Sin destroys ideals with a tragic process that begins when we become entangled in wrongdoing. At first, we regard sin with horror, but if we continue to commit it, our consciences gradually adjust, making each subsequent act easier. Over time, the behavior becomes entirely acceptable, and we sin without hesitation. Sin is addictive, akin to a drug, and as the addiction strengthens, the ideal fades until it is completely lost. A young man's high ideals came crashing down when his covetousness proved stronger, causing him to settle for less than the eternal life he sought in the Kingdom of God. This destructive power of sin erodes the purity and innocence once held, leaving behind a tarnished perspective and a diminished zest for life.