When your eyes become your lord, you will be bound to satisfy all their cravings—whether good or evil.
“Do not take anything with you when leaving, okay?” the elderly man warned sternly. His voice echoed through the small room as he addressed the four young men taking shelter in his home. A violent storm had swept through the city, stranding them on their way back to their respective universities.
“Yes, sir,” they chorused, watching the elderly man quietly step out of the room.
Charles flopped onto the bed, eyes roaming across the ceiling.
“This room looks like it hasn’t been used in a century,” he said.
“How would you know?” Peter asked, unpacking his bag.
“Look at those drawings. They look like Mediterranean-era paintings.” He pointed toward the ceiling.
“Historian!” Henry mocked, making the others burst into laughter.
“I’m serious,” Charles insisted. “I bet there are ancient antiques in this house. First thing tomorrow, I’m going searching.”
“Remember what the old man said,” John reminded him.
“Forget the old man,” Charles replied, shutting his eyes with a smirk.
---
The next day, the storm cleared. The water receded, and the sun pierced through the clouds. The housemaster gathered the boys and gave them parting words of wisdom. In return, they handed him small tokens of appreciation and went on their way.
But not long after their departure, the housemaster made a troubling discovery—one of his most precious antiques was missing.
Panicked, he raised an alarm. The neighbors quickly rallied and pursued the young men. When they caught up with them, a search was conducted—and the missing item was found tucked inside Charles' bag.
They were all arrested and thrown into a prison cell.
---
This fictional tale echoes the ancient story of Achan—a man who let his eyes override the commandments of God.
Achan saw, desired, and took—and his disobedience brought ruin not only upon himself, but upon his people.
Just like Charles, when the eyes become your master, you’ll be driven to satisfy every craving, regardless of consequence.
Beware what your eyes fixate on—because what you stare at too long, you may start to crave. And what you crave, you may soon disobey to obtain.
© Juliet Chinenyenwa Alex
When your eyes become your lord, you will be bound to satisfy all their cravings—whether good or evil.
“Do not take anything with you when leaving, okay?” the elderly man warned sternly. His voice echoed through the small room as he addressed the four young men taking shelter in his home. A violent storm had swept through the city, stranding them on their way back to their respective universities.
“Yes, sir,” they chorused, watching the elderly man quietly step out of the room.
Charles flopped onto the bed, eyes roaming across the ceiling.
“This room looks like it hasn’t been used in a century,” he said.
“How would you know?” Peter asked, unpacking his bag.
“Look at those drawings. They look like Mediterranean-era paintings.” He pointed toward the ceiling.
“Historian!” Henry mocked, making the others burst into laughter.
“I’m serious,” Charles insisted. “I bet there are ancient antiques in this house. First thing tomorrow, I’m going searching.”
“Remember what the old man said,” John reminded him.
“Forget the old man,” Charles replied, shutting his eyes with a smirk.
---
The next day, the storm cleared. The water receded, and the sun pierced through the clouds. The housemaster gathered the boys and gave them parting words of wisdom. In return, they handed him small tokens of appreciation and went on their way.
But not long after their departure, the housemaster made a troubling discovery—one of his most precious antiques was missing.
Panicked, he raised an alarm. The neighbors quickly rallied and pursued the young men. When they caught up with them, a search was conducted—and the missing item was found tucked inside Charles' bag.
They were all arrested and thrown into a prison cell.
---
This fictional tale echoes the ancient story of Achan—a man who let his eyes override the commandments of God.
Achan saw, desired, and took—and his disobedience brought ruin not only upon himself, but upon his people.
Just like Charles, when the eyes become your master, you’ll be driven to satisfy every craving, regardless of consequence.
Beware what your eyes fixate on—because what you stare at too long, you may start to crave. And what you crave, you may soon disobey to obtain.
© Juliet Chinenyenwa Alex
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