The Picture of Dorian Gray, Romans 6, and the Corruption of Pleasure.

The titular character in The Picture of Dorian Gray is a charming young man whose beauty is only enhanced by his innocence.

Unfortunately, he meets a man named Henry Wotton who introduces Dorian to the idea of hedonism, or living for selfish, sensual pleasures, and sparks in him a fear of losing his youth and beauty. Out of this fear, Dorian wishes for his portrait to take the effects of his sinful life and age so he can remain young and beautiful.