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Monks, if they act in accordance with the knowledge and precepts of the sacred scriptures, do not artificially ignore these natural needs of the body, but rather cleanse themselves naturally and reduce their desires, channeling their lust into serving God and society. However, many monks and priests falter because they artificially restrain their senses from sensory objects (and this is where the great danger lies). Moderately satisfying one's senses, as well as artificially suppressing one's desires, restraining the senses from contact with sensory objects, does not lead to anything good. If a person satisfies their desires through the contact of the senses and sensory objects, they become greedy and attached. If a person artificially restrains their senses from sensory objects, they become irritable and angry. But if I still have a desire for sex, but I artificially suppress this desire, sooner or later, the lust will break me and burst out. Lust must be channeled into work, into serving God and society; otherwise, it cannot be overcome. Lust is the main, all-consuming enemy of a living being. And monks feel great and work very energetically because they eat and sleep in moderation (not too much and not too little), they do not waste their strength and energy on satisfying lust; they cleanse themselves of this desire naturally, channeling their lust into serving God, their mentor, their brothers, and society. Everything is correct; there are no contradictions here. Satisfying one's senses, as well as not satisfying one's senses, artificially suppressing the senses, ultimately does not lead to anything good. The secret lies in satisfying, but not one's own, but another person's feelings, serving another person (wife, husband, children, parents, society, God).