r/TrueChristian • u/Spiritual-Alps-1513 • 9d 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/PartyPacket 9d 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 9d 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 9d ago

What is it??

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u/Byzantium Christian 9d 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 9d 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/Byzantium Christian 9d ago

I have considered it carefully, studied it thoroughly, and believe that it is insignificant in God's eyes.

If it was a problem for him he would have said something.

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u/AffectionateTea1614 9d ago

Mathew 5:27-28.  🤷 if only He said something 😂 

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u/Byzantium Christian 9d ago

Mathew 5:27-28.

Does not say, nor imply anything about masturbation.

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u/AffectionateTea1614 9d ago

So your twist this time is that masturbation isn’t a lustful activity?  

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u/Byzantium Christian 9d ago

So your twist this time is that masturbation isn’t a lustful activity?

According to the Greek word that is translated "lust," it could possibly be, but in the majority of cases, not.

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u/AffectionateTea1614 9d ago

I can’t imagine working this hard to twist the scriptures to try and convince an individual that the conviction they’re  feeing isn’t “biblical”. It’s sad really. 

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u/Byzantium Christian 9d ago

It’s sad really.

Yes. It is sad to make stuff up and claim it is God saying it.

If you don't like masturbation then stop doing it yourself. Don't lie and tell others that God says so.

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u/AffectionateTea1614 9d ago

Strawman, typical.  

Agreed.  The Bible doesn’t speak on abortion directly either. So by your logic it’s fine right?  Give it a rest.  

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u/PartyPacket 9d ago

Alright I see. I still think it's wrong but whatever. interesting conversation ig. Have a blessed day (or night)😁🙏

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u/Byzantium Christian 9d ago

And may the Lord bless you as well!