How To Deal With Lust

By G.Lyonga

This ebook is for anyone ready to embark on a journey toward wholeness and restoration, embracing the hope of a life free from the bondage of lust. Whether you're seeking personal healing or desiring to support someone in their journey, "How To Deal With Lust" equips you with tools to confront lust with courage and grace. Discover the transformative power of God's love and His redemptive plan for your life.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: G.Lyonga
• Release date: Apr 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224942374

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Chapter 1 

What does lust mean in biblical context ?

In a biblical context, lust refers to a strong, passionate desire for something or someone that is typically driven by selfish or sinful motives. It often involves craving something outside of God's intended boundaries or purposes, such as sexual desire outside of the context of marriage, or an insatiable longing for material possessions.

The bible warns against lust in various passages, emphasizing the importance of purity, self-control, and honoring God with our thoughts and actions. For example, Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:28, But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. This verse highlights the seriousness of lustful thoughts and emphasizes the need for purity in both actions and thoughts.

Additionally, the apostle Paul addresses the struggle with lust in several of his letters, encouraging believers to flee from sexual immorality and to pursue holiness. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 6:18, he writes, Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.

Overall from a biblical perspective, lust is seen as a distortion of God's good gifts, leading individuals away from His intended purposes and causing harm to themselves and others. It's essential for christians to recognize the dangers of lust and to seek God's help in overcoming its grip on their hearts and minds.

Differentiating healthy desires from sinful lust.

Understanding the nuances between healthy desires and sinful lust is crucial for navigating the complexities of human sexuality within the framework of christian faith. In this chapter, we delve into the distinctions between the two and provide practical insights for cultivating a life of purity and integrity.

Defining healthy desires.

Healthy desires encompass natural human inclinations towards intimacy, companionship, and physical attraction.These desires, when aligned with God's design for human relationships, contribute to the flourishing of individuals and communities. Examples include the desire for emotional connection, intimacy within the context of marriage, and appreciation of physical beauty as a reflection of God's creation.

Recognizing sinful lust.

Sinful lust distorts and perverts God-given desires, leading to selfishness, objectification, and disregard for others' dignity. It involves the obsessive pursuit of pleasure at the expense of moral principles and relational boundaries. Sinful lust often