hi guys, so apparently im at a point were im trying to distance myself from a bad habit. how can i overcome lust over something coz im actually praying so whats the best way can i overcome it.
There is a struggle we as believers go through. We are often faced with temptation. Satan knows our weaknesses and he attacks us that way. Some think that we have to fight Satan but we don't have to fight him because he's already been defeated.
James 4:7 says Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
There are two things going on at the same time. Submit yourself to God, resist the devil, and the promise is and he will flee from you.
Again, some people don't realize that we don't have to fight with Satan.
In Ephesians Chapter 6, when Paul talked about the armor of God, he says the purpose for putting on the armor of God is so that you stand, and that you resist the wiles, or methods of Satan. So it's resistance!
By the way, the word persecution in the bible means to chase or to pursue. When Satan persecutes us, he basically chases us.
And the whole purpose is to get us tired and discouraged until we make the decision that we don't want to do this Christian thing anymore because it's "just too tiring."
But you see, Satan can't stop us. He can only chase us.
So the bible says submit to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Just like with Jesus, when Satan came to Him, He told him no way, I'm doing it God's way.
Jesus quoted scripture and said this is the way I'm going to do it. And what happened in the end? Satan left because he couldn't do anything to Him. He tempted Jesus. That's all he could do.
So the first two commands, submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil, and the promise is he will flee from you.
The only way to overcome temptation is to resist. It is Satan that tempts, and it is Satan that will flee if you resist him.
Stay in the word. As the saying goes, "This book will keep you from your sin, or your sin will keep you from this book."
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. [let your true character and inner resolves show].
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; [don't be sneaky and hide the vice or lust] not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering [hiding out in the house] and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make NO PROVISION for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Me: Our fleshly carnal natures spring up on us and make war with the Spiritual Man/Woman on our insides. If we don't feed that Spiritual Person with the Bible (regularly); we'll end up on all fours eating with the hogs. (No offense intended)
See Prodigal Son story.
Make No Provision means: don't buy smoking products, don't buy "fermented" or alcoholic beverages. Don't dress in a way that tempts the opposite sex. If you wear a robe, neck to floor, someone will still be attracted to that wholesome, intelligent, happy person on the inside. It's the worldly world that screams we're prudes if we don't bare all and get arm-slinging drunk with them.
I've had wonderful fun with 6 Christian friends at a restaurant SHARING a gigantic platter of nachos smothered under meat and salad!! Everyone talking at the same time, telling funny stories, testimonies from that week. Maybe a group agreement prayer for an individual's request.
Christians don't have to provide anything; just show up. The "world" ought to see us as we are and not be confronted with shabby behavior. Our "Christ likeness" should be light and real.
I love to be at Christian Baseball Games, where both sexes are playing. All that cheering and running is energizing! Many more friendships are formed that way. Also, when a batter hits a ground ball all the way into the outfield :D
We learn tolerance, being a team player in the name of fellowship.
There is a struggle we as believers go through. We are often faced with temptation. Satan knows our weaknesses and he attacks us that way. Some think that we have to fight Satan but we don't have to fight him because he's already been defeated.
James 4:7 says Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
There are two things going on at the same time. Submit yourself to God, resist the devil, and the promise is and he will flee from you.
Again, some people don't realize that we don't have to fight with Satan.
In Ephesians Chapter 6, when Paul talked about the armor of God, he says the purpose for putting on the armor of God is so that you stand, and that you resist the wiles, or methods of Satan. So it's resistance!
By the way, the word persecution in the bible means to chase or to pursue. When Satan persecutes us, he basically chases us.
And the whole purpose is to get us tired and discouraged until we make the decision that we don't want to do this Christian thing anymore because it's "just too tiring."
But you see, Satan can't stop us. He can only chase us.
So the bible says submit to God, and resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Just like with Jesus, when Satan came to Him, He told him no way, I'm doing it God's way.
Jesus quoted scripture and said this is the way I'm going to do it. And what happened in the end? Satan left because he couldn't do anything to Him. He tempted Jesus. That's all he could do.
So the first two commands, submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil, and the promise is he will flee from you.
The only way to overcome temptation is to resist. It is Satan that tempts, and it is Satan that will flee if you resist him.
Stay in the word. As the saying goes, "This book will keep you from your sin, or your sin will keep you from this book."
12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. [let your true character and inner resolves show].
13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; [don't be sneaky and hide the vice or lust] not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering [hiding out in the house] and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make NO PROVISION for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Me: Our fleshly carnal natures spring up on us and make war with the Spiritual Man/Woman on our insides. If we don't feed that Spiritual Person with the Bible (regularly); we'll end up on all fours eating with the hogs. (No offense intended)
See Prodigal Son story.
Make No Provision means: don't buy smoking products, don't buy "fermented" or alcoholic beverages. Don't dress in a way that tempts the opposite sex. If you wear a robe, neck to floor, someone will still be attracted to that wholesome, intelligent, happy person on the inside. It's the worldly world that screams we're prudes if we don't bare all and get arm-slinging drunk with them.
I've had wonderful fun with 6 Christian friends at a restaurant SHARING a gigantic platter of nachos smothered under meat and salad!! Everyone talking at the same time, telling funny stories, testimonies from that week. Maybe a group agreement prayer for an individual's request.
Christians don't have to provide anything; just show up. The "world" ought to see us as we are and not be confronted with shabby behavior. Our "Christ likeness" should be light and real.
I love to be at Christian Baseball Games, where both sexes are playing. All that cheering and running is energizing! Many more friendships are formed that way. Also, when a batter hits a ground ball all the way into the outfield :D
We learn tolerance, being a team player in the name of fellowship.
M.
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