Temptation

This whole Spitzer thing has me to thinking about temptation. Christian teaching is full of examples, warnings about it, and guidance against it.

What makes supposedly intelligent people throw everything away, even their careers, reputation, and family, for illicit desire?

And more importantly, what keeps most of us from giving in?

Want to share a story where you were tempted and didn't or did give in and why? Feel free to do so in the comments. You don't have to leave your name or e-mail.

Also, anyone out there stay with a cheating spouse? Why?