Freedom from Lust

Freedom starts with agreeing with God’s truth.

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32

Marriage is blessed from God

22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
And obtains favor from the LORD.   Proverbs 18:22

God honors and defends marriage

4 Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.   Hebrews 13:4

Adultery in the Heart
27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, “You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.   Matthew 5:27-30

Marriage Is Sacred and Binding
31 “Furthermore it has been said, “Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.   Matthew 5:31-32

God hates divorce and unfaithfulness

13 And this is the second thing you do:
You cover the altar of the LORD with tears, With weeping and crying; So He does not regard the offering anymore, Nor receive it with goodwill from your hands.   14 Yet you say, “For what reason? “Because the LORD has been witness  between you and the wife of your youth, With whom you have dealt treacherously; Yet she is your companion And your wife by covenant.
15 But did He not make them one,
Having a remnant of the Spirit? And why one? He seeks godly offspring. Therefore take heed to your spirit, And let none deal treacherously with the wife of his youth.

16 “For the LORD God of Israel says That He hates divorce, For it covers one’s garment with violence,” Says the LORD of hosts. “Therefore take heed to your spirit, That you do not deal treacherously.”  Malachi 2:13-16

 

A man who lays with a virgin is expected to get married.

28 “If a man finds a young woman who is a virgin, who is not engaged, and he seizes her and lies with her, and they are found out, 29 then the man who lay with her shall give to the young woman’s father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife because he has humbled her; he shall not be permitted to divorce her all his days.  Deuteronomy 22:28-29

Job understood the destructive nature of lust

9 “If my heart has been enticed by a woman, Or if I have lurked at my neighbor’s door, 10 Then let my wife grind for another, And let others bow down over her.   11 For that would be wickedness; Yes, it would be iniquity deserving of judgment.  12 For that would be a fire that consumes to destruction,  And would root out all my increase.    Job 31:9-10

Often men do not want to confess the seriousness of the situation.  They may say, “No one was harmed.  I didn’t bring home any diseases.”

Here are some of the ‘diseases’ that may have been brought home or into future family relationships:  Ungratefulness, impatience, anger, fantasy, violence, rudeness, unfaithfulness, deceit, lying, distrust, lack of integrity, lack of character, frustration, greed, lust, lack of self control, selfishness, laziness, arrogance towards God, and open doors to Satan’s destruction and deception.

Action Plan for Forgiveness and Freedom

1. Pray and confess sin.  God forgives when we admit it is evil and we don’t want to do it anymore.

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9

2. Draw near to God and decide to resist temptation. (A double minded person won’t decide if disobeying God is bad.)

7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.  James 4:7-8

3. Ask forgiveness from those we have hurt.

4. Get accountability – Someone to help us avoid vulnerable situations and say “No.”  Someone to encourage us to do what pleases God.

5Memorize God’s descriptions of true love and a life that pleases Him.

4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.    I Corinthians 13:4-7

6Let God transform your mind.

2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.  Romans 12:2

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.    Galatians 5:22-23

7. Develop healthy habits

  • Daily Bible reading and prayer
  • Worship and Bible Study with a Bible believing church.
  • Obedience to God in sharing His plan of salvation and freedom.
  • Obedience to God in kindness and helping others.

31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”   John 8:31-32

About Chaplain Dan

My desire in setting up this website is to encourage, equip and assist Christians with the Biblical gift of Discerning Spirits and help them use it to bring glory to God. If the gift is from the Holy Spirit, then the end results should be praise to God and the fruit of love, joy, peace, hope, self-control, and freedom from addiction oppression and bondage. This website is a tool to help you bridge from shock and wonder into fruitful service that brings glory to God.
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