'The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy'

[the phantom]

the question is, what is the result of this sort of lifestyle? Is it better and more fulfilling than a lifestyle spent in the pursuit of virtue?

Fulfilling? Yes. More fulfilling? No.

I don't have my Bible handy now, but I recall a quote about choosing sin and that it would yield "pleasure for a season".

I believe that those who reject virtue can obtain fulfillment through immorality, but their fulfillment will be less deep and shorter lived. And even if their happiness lasts until their Earthly death, they will pay dearly for their choice in eternity.