•1 Asceticism for the purpose of surrendering to God is right asceticism: suffer well.
•2 Asceticism for the purpose of experiencing helplessness in order to turn your will over to God is right asceticism: suffer well.
•3 Asceticism for the purpose of experiencing enough suffering to realize that you cannot do anything and are ultimately dependent upon God for everything is right asceticism: suffer well.
•4 Asceticism for the purpose of self-control is wrong asceticism, because it leads to both worldly and spiritual pride (claiming).
•5 Asceticism that is extreme or that enjoys suffering is masochism and of negative value.