Combatting the Demon of Lust. Add more thoughts below! 1. When the demon of lust says, "I'm only looking, surely it's not only permissible but praiseworthy to appreciate God's creation." "But I say to …More
Combatting the Demon of Lust.
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1. When the demon of lust says, "I'm only looking, surely it's not only permissible but praiseworthy to appreciate God's creation." "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." - Matthew 5:28
2. When the Demon of lust says, "surely God would not want you to endure suffering like this." "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." - James 1:12
3. When the Demon of lust says, "it's not technically porn, and I don't want to fall into the trap of being a prude." "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death." - James 1:14-15
4. When the Demon of lust says, "How can this be wrong when it feels so right." "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." - Proverbs 14:12
5. When the Demon of lust says, "no body has to find out, and the Lord has more important things to worry about than my sex life." "A man who breaks his marriage vows says to himself, 'Who sees me? Darkness surrounds me, and the walls hide me, and no one sees me. Why should I fear? The Most High will not take notice of my sins.' His fear is confined to the eyes of men, and he does not realize that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun; they look upon all the ways of men, and perceive even the hidden places. " - Ecclesiasticus 23:18-19
6. When the Demon of lust says, "just fantasize a little, there is nothing wrong with that." "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23
7. When the Demon of lust says, "you have already sinned grievously, one more time before confession won't hurt." "Do you not know that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? But by your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed." - Romans 2:4-5
Add more thoughts below!
1. When the demon of lust says, "I'm only looking, surely it's not only permissible but praiseworthy to appreciate God's creation." "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." - Matthew 5:28
2. When the Demon of lust says, "surely God would not want you to endure suffering like this." "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him." - James 1:12
3. When the Demon of lust says, "it's not technically porn, and I don't want to fall into the trap of being a prude." "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death." - James 1:14-15
4. When the Demon of lust says, "How can this be wrong when it feels so right." "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." - Proverbs 14:12
5. When the Demon of lust says, "no body has to find out, and the Lord has more important things to worry about than my sex life." "A man who breaks his marriage vows says to himself, 'Who sees me? Darkness surrounds me, and the walls hide me, and no one sees me. Why should I fear? The Most High will not take notice of my sins.' His fear is confined to the eyes of men, and he does not realize that the eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun; they look upon all the ways of men, and perceive even the hidden places. " - Ecclesiasticus 23:18-19
6. When the Demon of lust says, "just fantasize a little, there is nothing wrong with that." "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." - Proverbs 4:23
7. When the Demon of lust says, "you have already sinned grievously, one more time before confession won't hurt." "Do you not know that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? But by your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed." - Romans 2:4-5