Sexual Desires

 

    Christians are tempted.  There is no shame to be tempted.  It only becomes a sin if you allow the temptation to become a sin.  We all fight temptation, but it becomes a little easier the closer you get to God.  He makes it clear what His standards are about sex.

    It is God's will for His people to stay away from sexual sin.  We are called to be holy and we can't be holy if we act like the world.  We are commanded to take control of our body because sexual sin is against your body.  Do not live impure and offend the Holy Spirit living within you.

    God doesn't leave you to try to be strong on your own.  He is not going to allow you to be isolated and struggling.  He will provide what you need to escape and find freedom.  It is harder at times, but you are able to withstand temptation and not allow it to become a sin.  Keep your focus on God and obedience is a lot easier.  

    You are called to live in peace.  Be thankful that you can have an inner peace that comes from salvation.  When life is good, do not allow yourself to slip back into old habits.  They will take you places you do not want to go.  Be prepared and exercise self-control.

    Temptation is the battle against sin.  God is fighting with you, but it is your win or your defeat if you do choose to sin.  It is a battle fought every day, so we are never able to become complacent.  Stay in God's Word to find strength for your battles.  

    Hold yourself accountable and find a prayer partner(s) to pray for you.  These are people of the same sex that you can be completely honest with about your struggles and when you do sin.  A prayer partner will pray over you when you are in it and can't see clearly.

    You are in a battle.  It may not be sexual sin everyday, but you do fight temptation every day.  There is power in God's Word.  Do not go into the battlefield unprepared and expect victory.  Satan will prey on your weaknesses.  He wants to shame you.  He wants you to feel isolated and alone in your struggle.  He wants to distort your identity in Christ.  He wants to keep you in bondage.  Do not let him.  

    If you are not currently winning the battle with sexual sin, then turn to God now.  Pray over it.  Pray that He sends trusted people into your life that can help you in this battle.  Consider going to your church pastor to hold you accountable.  Ask for victory and freedom.  He loves answering these prayers.  He wants to give you mercy. 

1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Colossians 3:12-15, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, & 1 Peter 1:13-16