r/TrueChristian • u/Spiritual-Alps-1513 • 7d ago
How can I overcome lust.
Hello I’m a 14 yr old Male and I’ve struggling with lust for a while and I’m trying to break it. I’ve heard to break lust i need to walk in the spirit and not fulfill the desires of my flesh. How do i do that? I’d really appreciate it if you guys could share your thoughts and advice for me. Thanks!
I just want to make it clear I’m not watching corn or anything . Just need to be more focused on God Than looking at Girls and stuff
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u/Brother_Tim 7d ago
it's good to know a young person is focusing on doing God's will. The best thing to do is continue to build a strong relationship with God and Christ. Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. When we learn to have godly gear, it will help us control our fleshy desires. We do that by studying the Bible, by our associates, by the things we listen to, and watch. And understand you're not in this alone. We all are fighting to do God's will.
Psalms 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.
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u/Calc-u-lator 7d ago
This is how the devil has held many children of God in bondage: the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
There is a point in addiction where a demon gets involved. They attach themselves to the individual, bind them and nothing they do can set them free. They are stuck in a cycle of defeat. You will hate what you do each time you do it because there is a pure spirit in you reacting to the bad that you have introduced into your system, but after repenting, you will return to doing it again. Christ calls this demon the strongman.
Mark 3:27
In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house.
Fortunately, Christ has given the believer authority over the powers of darkness (yes, they do have power).
Luke 10:19
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.
Mark 16:17-18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
The believer, not God, shall cast out devils. Force the demon out in the name of Jesus. Mark 16:17, Mark 5:8, Mark 9:25. Command the spirit of pornography, [insert sin] to leave you in the name of Jesus and never return.
After this give your heart, mind, and body to God. Tell God "Heavenly Father, I give you my heart, I give you my mind, I give you my body and soul in the name of Jesus." Let this be your daily consecration.
Learn more: https://civility-institute.com/study-guides/Know%20Your%20Foe
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u/SammaJones 7d ago
> I just want to make it clear I’m not watching corn or anything
Thank you. I needed a laugh this morning.
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u/consultantVlad 7d ago
The porn addiction isn't universal but conditional; for men in our society it develops in stages: 1. curiosity about women's bodies, 2. objectification, or sexualization of the women's bodies, 3. addiction to dopamine release while looking at erotic material, 4. numbing to porn content and switching to hardcore porn. While step 1 is normal for boys of 5-9 years of age, if not addressed, will switch to step 2 when a boy is introduced to sexual content, erotica, porn (typically by the age of 16). It is possible to prevent it from developing past stage 1, but if a man or a woman is already in 2, 3 or 4, addressing the issue becomes complicated, but possible if a person has a proper relationship with God, spouse, and his/her own body being God's creation. Association of beauty with sex creates porn addiction. Just as you wouldn't want to have sex with a beautiful sunset, the same way you shouldn't want to have sex with a beautiful woman. To do that you need to stay away from social conditioning of Hollywood and social media.
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
Just need to be more focused on God Than looking at Girls and stuff
Your brain is hardwired and designed to think about girls and stuff.
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u/Spiritual-Alps-1513 7d ago
I know but it’s on a way deeper level at this point and I started to do things that I’m not really proud of as a child of God.
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
I know but it’s on a way deeper level at this point and I started to do things that I’m not really proud of as a child of God.
There is nothing whatsoever in the Bible that suggests nor implies that masturbation is a sin. Nothing. Zero, Zip. Nada.
Here is what the largest Presbyterian denomination says about it:
We find no evidence for any theological, psychological or medical strictures against masturbation per se. The medical myths concerning the ominous consequences that might follow masturbation (diminished intelligence, aggravated acne, impotence in normal intercourse, etc.) have long since been dispelled. On the contrary here is nearly unanimous medical opinion that no physical harm to the body is produced even by frequent masturbation.6 There is even some argument for the positive values of masturbation in re- lieving sexual tension and attendant physical discomfort in the pelvic region, in contributing to psychosexual development, and in providing a satisfactory alternative form of sexual gratification to single persons or to married persons during periods of separation, where intercourse would be inappropriate or impossible.
Masturbation is often one of the earliest pleasurable sexual experiences which is identifiably genital, we consider it essential that the church, through its teachings and through the attitudes it encourages in Christian homes,contribute to a healthy understanding of this experience which will be free of guilt and shame. The ethical significance of masturbation depends entirely on the con- text in which it takes place. Therefore, we can see no objection to it when it occurs as a normal developmental experience or as a deliberately chosen alternative to inappropriate heterosexual activity. We can see valid ethical questions raised about masturbatory practices which become or which inhibit normal heterosexual development. In most instances, however, we believe that masturbation is morally neutral and psychologically benign.
https://www.pcusa.org/sites/default/files/sexuality-and-human-community.pdf Page 14.
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u/Spiritual-Alps-1513 7d ago
Ok but I still have a personal conviction for it. I feel it’s wrong and the Bible teaches if you go against your own personal convictions , it is a sin. Just like Alcohol . Some Christians don’t really have a problem with drinking as long as they don’t become drunk or addicted. But some Christians don’t drink because they have a personal conviction that the Lord has placed in them maybe because they had an alcohol problem in their past they just broke free from. And the conviction keeps them from going back to that addiction.
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
If you have a spiritual conviction about it then don't do it.
Alcohol is not a good analogy. Alcohol harms your body and your brain. Masturbation doesn't.
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u/Spiritual-Alps-1513 7d ago
“If you have a spiritual conviction about it then don’t do it.” I’m not trying to be rude when I say this but that’s the point of this post I’m trying to stop but it’s challenging and hard.
“Masturbation doesn’t” Yeah you’re right but it can become an idol in my life and cause a rift in my relationship with God
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u/PartyPacket 7d ago
It is a sin bro what are u saying😭🙏
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
It is a sin bro what are u saying😭🙏
So says your pastor [I suppose,] not the Bible.
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u/PartyPacket 7d ago
bruh lustful thoughts are considered sinful, and it's these thoughts that lead to masturbation since masturbation usually involves fantasizing about something sexual or whatever
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
bruh lustful thoughts are considered sinful, and it's these thoughts that lead to masturbation since masturbation usually involves fantasizing about something sexual or whatever
You do not know what the word in the original Greek language that is translated "lust" actually means. Unfortunately, few Christians are willing to tell you.
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u/PartyPacket 7d ago
What is it??
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u/Byzantium Christian 7d ago
The word is "epithumeo" and it means to desire something strongly, intending to get it if you can or could.
The word is also used for Godly men wanting Godly things.
But in the context of sex, it means that you are looking to have sex with the person that you are thinking about.
I seriously doubt that when you masturbate, you do it with the intention of getting or wanting a real person to have sex with.
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u/PartyPacket 7d ago
Haven't you ever thought to yourself that maybe you wrong and it is actually a sin? (why am I getting deja vu)
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u/JE3310 7d ago
The one ☝️ thing I will say is to get raid of the things that easily entice you into the coven and verge of Lust Hebrews 12:1, James 1:14 and this can be achieve by the help of the Holy Spirit whom have been sent to help,teach, direct us etc John 16:13,Romans 8: 26a
It is a gradual process but with God involve and you been intentional and desperate about it in prayers you will be free from it’s yoke and shackle