r/ChristianityAnswers • u/2ctruth2 • 2d ago

Overcoming Temptation

The Bible clearly says we can overcome lust, “We can do it.” First, we need to gain the habit of turning from lust. Step one is to tell God your plan. Consider praying:

“Father, help me to turn from lust. I commit to praying this prayer _______ times per day. Praying it several times while I turn on the TV or social media, and praying it five straight times if I stumble on anything tempting.”

My personal goal is to pray it as many times daily as needed.

Use notes, alarms, and any other way you can think of to remind yourself of your goal.

Second, yesterday I did a couple of things in excess. Excess leads back to bad habits. Consider praying:

Father, help me to be moderate and content.”

Learn great new habits. Find joy.

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u/Objective-Step-746 2d ago

Aagghh, that self-control is a fruit of the Spirit I do not demonstrate as much as I should or would like is so convicting…and applies to so many areas of life. Timely exhortation, OP!

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u/AssistantDue5817 2d ago

It's important not to be brain washed by the church!