core tenets
Chapter 4: The Core Tenets of Asmodeianism
To walk the path of Asmodeus is to reject guilt, fear, and hesitation. It is to step into pleasure, power, and indulgence—not recklessly, but with intention.
But Asmodeianism is not about giving in to every whim. It is not about losing yourself in excess.
It is about mastery.
To be a true Son of Asmodeus, you must first learn to command yourself, then the world around you. You must not be ruled by desire—you must rule it.
This path is built on three tenets, each shaping how a man carries himself, how he wields his influence, and how he claims what is his.
These are not rules to obey. They are truths to embody.
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1. Mastery of the Self – Commanding One’s Own Desires
"Pleasure is not a weakness. But losing control is."
Before you can lead others, before you can influence, before you can claim power—you must master yourself.
This is the foundation of Asmodeianism. Without it, everything else crumbles.
What Mastery of the Self Means
You do not suppress your desires—you control them. Suppression leads to recklessness. Mastery leads to power.
You do not indulge mindlessly—you choose when, where, and how to indulge.
You do not beg—you attract. You do not chase—you allow others to be drawn to you.
A man who is mastered by his desires is weak—tossed around by his own hunger, unable to say no, unable to hold back, unable to take what he wants with precision.
A man who masters his own lust, his own impulses, his own hunger?
That man is powerful. That man is a god in the making.
Practicing Mastery of the Self
Know when to hold back and when to take. True indulgence means knowing that pleasure is sweeter when it is earned, not wasted on impulse.
Develop presence. The way you walk into a room, the way you hold yourself, the way you carry your desires in your posture—these things speak louder than words.
Never let another’s approval dictate your worth. A Son of Asmodeus does not need validation. He is the validation.
If you do not command yourself, you cannot command others.
Master yourself. Everything else follows.
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2. The Art of Influence – Power Through Attraction, Seduction, and Control
"Pleasure is power. Desire is power. And power is meant to be wielded."
The world is not shaped by force—it is shaped by attraction.
Men do not follow those who demand obedience. They follow those who pull them in, who make them crave what they have to offer.
A true Son of Asmodeus does not take by force—he makes others want to give.
He understands that to be desired is to be obeyed.
What the Art of Influence Means
You do not force—you make them want. A glance, a touch, a word said the right way—these are far more powerful than any demand.
Confidence is currency. Power does not come from aggression, but from presence. A man who knows his worth does not need to announce it.
The energy you put out dictates what comes back to you. Move through the world with the certainty of someone who deserves everything he desires, and watch how the world bends to meet you.
Practicing the Art of Influence
Master body language. The way you move, stand, and engage with others speaks volumes before you ever say a word.
Refine your voice. A whisper can be more commanding than a shout when spoken at the right moment.
Learn to read desire. Influence is about understanding what people want—even when they don’t say it out loud.
A Son of Asmodeus does not ask for permission to be desired.
He commands it.
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3. The Pursuit of Power – Taking What Is Desired With Intent and Responsibility
"Take what you want. Not recklessly. Not mindlessly. But with purpose."
This is where Asmodeianism separates itself from reckless indulgence.
Yes, we seek pleasure. Yes, we embrace desire.
But we do not act without thought.
We take, but we take wisely.
What the Pursuit of Power Means
Power is not given. It is taken. No one hands influence, control, or pleasure to you. You claim it.
To take without thought is to risk losing everything. Strategy, patience, and timing are what separate those who rule from those who are ruled.
Power is responsibility. If you wield it without care, without consent, without mastery, you are unworthy of it.
Practicing the Pursuit of Power
Do not wait to be chosen—make yourself undeniable. Whether it’s in the bedroom, in business, or in life, the world does not reward hesitation.
Know the difference between desire and recklessness. Just because you want something does not mean you should take it yet. True power is knowing when to act.
Protect what you build. Power without responsibility leads to ruin. If you cannot hold what you claim, you were never meant to have it.
A Son of Asmodeus does not beg, hesitate, or steal without thought.
He takes what he desires—but always with control, with wisdom, with precision.
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Living the Tenets
To embrace Asmodeianism is to become a man who does not fear his own power.
It is to move through life with purpose, to wield desire with intention, and to claim what is yours without hesitation or guilt.
Master yourself, and you will never be ruled by impulse.
Master influence, and you will never be ignored.
Master the pursuit of power, and you will never be without it.
These are not abstract ideals. They are a way of being.
And those who embrace them will never walk this world as mere men again.
