“Mr. Gates…” A deep male voice talked to him. “Women make wise men forsake God’s law and do wrong.” His footsteps echoed inside the abandoned building, slowly approaching him. “However the fault is not on the woman.” He knelt down so that his eyes could meet his. “Because nothing constrains you to commit lust, but your own lustful heart.”

Disclaimer: I do not own Avenged Sevenfold nor anything related to them. All the other characters are fictional, as well as the plot. This is an alternative universe fan fiction, so in this story they’re not famous and Jimmy is still alive. This story contains religious content. Opinions and beliefs contained in this story aren’t meant to offend anyone.

1. Sin

   “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 3:23

2. Desire

   “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16

3. Temperance

   “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” Peter 5:8

4. Evil

   “But there is no peace for the wicked, says the Lord.” Isaiah 48:22

5. Truth

   “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

6. Vengeance

   “I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes. Then they will know that I am the Lord, when I lay my vengeance upon them.” Ezekiel 25:17

7. Fear

   "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Psalm 23:4​​​​

8. Restraint

   “Then Jesus said to him, put your sword back into its place: for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.” Matthew 26:52

9. Wrath

   “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:9

10. Lust

    “Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28

11. Diligence

    “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” Corinthians 15:58

12. Blood

    “Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.” Hebrews 9:22

13. Doubt

    “How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” John 5:44

14. Kindness

    “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great.” Luke 6:35

15. Courage

    “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life, whom shall I dread?” Psalm 27:1

16. Confession

    "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." John 1:9

17. Strength

    “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13