Monks chose to deny themselves the pleasures of the body because in so doing so, they were able to "prove" - from the Christian beliefs of the era, that they were worthy of eternal salvation.

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Yes, this is true. Monks believed that denying themselves physical pleasures would help them achieve spiritual purity and show their devotion to God, which in turn would make them worthy of eternal salvation.

Monks Chose to Deny Themselves the Pleasures of the Body