Epistle of Ignatius to the Antiochians

Let not the widows live a life of pleasure, lest they wax wanton against the word.[43]

Shepherd of Hermas Similitude Eighth

These, then, have repentance within their reach, if they repent quickly, and do not remain in their pleasures;[29]

The Epistle of Pope Urban First

Behold, to what does the wisdom of this world urge a man? To live in pleasures. Whence it is said: A widow that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth.[15]

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Old Testament