how to overcome sexual lust
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HOW TO OVERCOME SEXUAL LUST. Our focus. The lust of the flesh 2. How to overcome. JAMES 1:14-15. “But each one is tempted by his lusts, being drawn away and seduced by them. Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin. And sin, when it is fully formed, brings forth death .” (MKJV). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
HOW TO OVERCOME
SEXUAL LUST
Our focus
1.The lust of the flesh2. How to overcome
JAMES 1:14-15• “But each one is tempted by
his lusts, being drawn away and seduced by them. Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin. And sin,
when it is fully formed, brings forth death.”
(MKJV)
I. DEFINITION OF LUST(Free Encyclopedia)
“ Lust is a powerful psychological force producing
intense wanting for an object, or circumstance fulfilling the emotion.”
What is sexual lust?
• It is sexual desires that have become illicit desires• Sexual desires are
expressed in context of marriage only
II.LUST OF THE FLESH.
• 1 John 2:16• “For everything in the
world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--comes not from the Father but from the world.
Facts about sexual lust
1. Sexual lust is sin
Mathew 5:28
•“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a
woman lustfully has already committed
adultery with her in his heart”.(NIV)
•Greek word(epithumeo) which means (to set the heart upon)•A house is complete before it is built
Proverbs 6:25
“Do not lust after her beauty in your heart; nor let her take you with her
eyelids.”(MKJV)
2. Lust is not Love.• Lust is selfish.• 2 Samuel 13:2-15• Amnon had lust towards his
sister Tamars• Vs 14-15, Love turns to hatred
• The lust of the flesh- Pressure from within us.• The lust of the eyes- Pressure from what we
see
HOW TO OVERCOME THE FLESH
1. Crucify the flesh with its passion
and lust.
Galatians 5:24
•“But those belonging to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.”
2. Keep your thoughts pure.
•Romans 13:14
• But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make
no provision for the flesh, to gratify its
desires.
• Do not feed your thoughts with Pornography, circular music, and x-rated movies.• Make a covenant with
your eyes
Job 31:1
• “I have made a covenant with my eyes; how then could I gaze at a virgin?’
(MKJV)
3. Exercise self control.
Proverbs 25:28 •“A man without self-
control is like a city broken into and left
without walls”.(ESV)
Titus 2:11-12• For the grace of God has
appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, (ESV)
•Set boundaries•Live a disciplined life
4. Don’t arouse sexual desires
•Song of Solomon 8:4
• “Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you: Do not
arouse or awaken love until it so desires.(NIV)
• Those in relationships and are not married•Men should be careful how to
communicate with ladies • Ladies should be careful how
dress up in public
•Women should not dress sexy in public • They should dress
modestly•Be careful with what you
buy
5. Be controlled by the Holy Spirit
•Romans 8:6
• “If your thinking is controlled by your sinful
self, there is spiritual death. But if your thinking is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace.”
(ERV)