Reflection on joy and satisfaction

I just read an article by Larry Crabb and he brought up some interesting ideas about why we sin. His friend was having an affair, and the article explains the anguish Larry feels at seeing his friend make this bad choice, and why he thought he did it. In the western church we seem to have this idea that trully following Jesus is going to alwaysbproduce in us a greater soul satisfaction and joy than living in sin. But sometimes, as perhaps in the case of an affair, living in sin might actually at certain points produce more satisfaction to the felt needs of our souls than following Jesus. I want to learn to follow Jesus not just because following him makes me feel good but because following and loving Him is the only sensible response to His overwhelming love for us.