Lust

[botticelli]

Im having some big problems with this right now

i know youre suppuse to resist but its so hard

can anyone help me out?

[Leonard]

Actually we are instructed by Paul to 'resist' sin, but in the particular instance of 'youthful lust' Paul instructs us to 'flee!' Change location and change activity. That's what to do in the short term.

In the Long term learn that you don't have to DO anything with such feelings. You neither have to act on them, NOR suppress them. It is much better for you just to acknowledge "Oh, I had a genital urge; so what?" And go on with something more productive in your life.

[KeilanS]

I think all men get such feelings, especially when we're teens (like me). I get feelings like that all the time. It's natural, if we see a pretty girl, we WILL feel lust, thats just how it works. Just make sure you don't act on this lust (better yet, keep yourself out of situations where you CAN act on it). Like most of the time when I have feelings like that, not acting on them is easy, because if I did, the girl would most likely leave a purple handprint on my face for weeks. (And she would have every right to do so )

[Floatingaxe]

I think all men get such feelings, especially when we're teens (like me). I get feelings like that all the time. It's natural, if we see a pretty girl, we WILL feel lust, thats just how it works. Just make sure you don't act on this lust (better yet, keep yourself out of situations where you CAN act on it). Like most of the time when I have feelings like that, not acting on them is easy, because if I did, the girl would most likely leave a purple handprint on my face for weeks. (And she would have every right to do so )

Lust is a sin. The thoughts generated by lust are the same as performing the act itself, in God's view. Perhaps, Keilan, what you are describing is "attraction". No sin in attraction. But when your mind takes t6hat attraction and develops it into a lusty thought, one needs to repent quickly.

[botticelli]

I just feel that when i start to flee it already got me

like im trying to outrun a car on foot

[Floatingaxe]

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

Never mind your feelings! Know the truth and move in it. God's promises are all true.

[Candi770]

Maybe, everytime you have that thought, you slam your head against the wall. it would help, maybe. (Just Joking)

Make up your mind you don't want to do it. Ask Forgiveness, cut out those things that cause the temptation and ask the Holy Spirit to help you along the way.

blessings

candi

[KeilanS]

I think all men get such feelings, especially when we're teens (like me). I get feelings like that all the time. It's natural, if we see a pretty girl, we WILL feel lust, thats just how it works. Just make sure you don't act on this lust (better yet, keep yourself out of situations where you CAN act on it). Like most of the time when I have feelings like that, not acting on them is easy, because if I did, the girl would most likely leave a purple handprint on my face for weeks. (And she would have every right to do so )

Lust is a sin. The thoughts generated by lust are the same as performing the act itself, in God's view. Perhaps, Keilan, what you are describing is "attraction". No sin in attraction. But when your mind takes t6hat attraction and develops it into a lusty thought, one needs to repent quickly.

Maybe I didn't quite explain that right. I do mean attraction. I guess as far as keeping lust out of your thoughts, that's up to you and your own willpower (with God's help of course). Not acting on the attraction is relatively easy, but keeping sexual thoughts out is a bit harder.

[Guest tama]

I am of the belief that if it is an obsessive and controlling issuse in your life you may want to consider praying for God to show you how this took hold of you. I dont believe in blaming demons for everything but sometimes ther are strongholds that take root because we opened the door to them or our families have issues for generations that may affect us. granted the world at large is no help-nor is the way people dress to attract attention. Check out some books by Derek Prince- I know this is controversial but God will show you how to get free. I was skeptical about demonic strongholds untill I was so desparate I started to read and apply the blood of Jesus- speak against it and believe. God will guide you in truth and peace- bless You

[xhistragedyx]

A friend of mine had an issue with porn it had controlled him for years he wanted to change his habbits so badly but wasn't doing anything dramatic to change them. HE just kind of wished everything would go away. He prayed and got prayer he went to church but like someone else said in another reply. 'God will always give you an escape'. His esacpe was selling his computer not an easy thing to do! sure he couldnt chat online or email his friends or play games but his walk with God and his self worth improved because of it. What we mite see as a big loss is a great gain in Gods eyes and yours! and sometimes you have to make big changes to over come your weaknes's. Really big changes.

You'll find the more you focus on God..reading his word..spending time by yourself admiring his creation..fellowshiping with other christians..attending church. I'm sure you will find that your struggle with lust will fade into the very depths of the ocean and forgiveness strength and love will prevail. I'll be praying for you!

-xhistragedyx

Edited September 20, 2006 by xhistragedyx