We need to repent not just for the bad things we do, but for the good things we don’t do—such as helping a person in need when we have the opportunity. But we never need to repent for failing to indulge in pleasure. This is because pleasure is not a good in itself, but a side effect of things that may be good or bad. When faced with choice between following reason or pursuing a questionable pleasure, remember this: If you follow reason, you’ll never regret it in the morning.
