Avoiding Lust

In the Bible, lust is defined as a disordered, intense desire, often sexual, that disregards God and objectifies other people.

It is a selfish craving for pleasure or possession that leads away from God.

Here are seven things that are effective in countering aberrant thoughts and self-talk in regard to sexual lust.

First: pray against the demon attacking you.

Demons are identified by their function (Mark 9:24). Pray against the spirit of lust, attacking you, in Jesus' name, when you come under lustful spiritual attacks.

Example: "I pray against the spirit of lust that is trying to destroy me. In Jesus name. Thank you Lord."

Second: recite Scripture.

Examples:

• "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes . . ." {Psalms 101.3 NKJV}
• ". . . whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right . . . think about these things." {Philippians 4:8 NASB}

Third: use affirmations based on Scripture.

Examples:

Scripture: "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts." {Romans 13:14 NASB}

Affirmations:

• "I'm putting on Jesus."
• "I make no provision for the flesh."

Scripture: "I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust upon a girl." {Job 31:1 TLB}

Affirmation: "I will not look upon a girl with lust."

Fourth: Correct unholy self-talk.

Example: "I want to (fill in blank)."

Examples of corrections:

• "Be holy, for I am holy." {1 Peter 1:16 NKJV}
• I want to succeed in my Christian life.
• ". . . whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right . . . " {Philippians 4:8 NASB}
• "I will set nothing wicked before my eyes . . ." {Psalm 101.3 NKJV}

Fifth: Use the following affirmation:

"I break this in the name of Jesus."

Scripture: "He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their chains in pieces." {Psalm 107:14 NKJV}

Sixth: Train your eyes to bounce; that is, don't look a second time. And don't stare.

Then, think about something else.

Finally: Remember: Some sins are worse than others (John 19:11). These are more addictive and result in greater negative consequences.

It is very important that you abstain from sexual fantasies involving the following:

• Doing harm to another person (Psalm 59:5).
• Sex involving minors (Matthew 18:6).

Note: Recommended article for more information: Masturbation & Pornography.

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