Men today face incredible temptations and pressures in the
sexual area. It is very difficult to
live holy in our unholy culture. But it
is possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 2:22 is a great passage to help us. “Flee
youthful passions, and pursue righteousness …. along with those who call on the
Lord from a pure heart.” There are 3
keys to victory found here: flee,
pursue, and do it with others.
1. Flee youthful passions. Don’t flirt with sin or see how close to the
edge you can come. Instead, run as fast as you can from pornography, an affair,
lustful thoughts, etc.
2. After you flee,
don’t just stand there. Pursue
righteousness. Pursue God with all your heart. Run hard after God and there won’t be much
energy for sin! The best defense against
sin is a good offense of pursuing God.
3. Finally, flee and
pursue with others who are doing the
same. Oh how we need a band of
brothers to support us in our walk with God.
“As iron sharpen iron, so one man
sharpens another” (Prov. 27:17). I
am so thankful to have men in my life that I can tell anything to, and they
help to hold me accountable. If you
don’t have this, find a man who can be this for you.
Sexual sin is not a new problem. It has been around as early as man was
created. And it will be prevalent until
Jesus returns. But in the meantime, let
us endeavor to live a holy and righteous life in the power of the HOLY
Spirit. You can do this. God’s grace is
sufficient. Be sure to find others to
help you.
If you have fallen or if you are addicted or if you feel
trapped, there is grace and mercy at the cross.
And there are places you can go to help professional help. Don’t wait another day. Today can be the
first day of the rest of your life.
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