Is it possible to be totally free from lust?

“Is total freedom from lust ever possible?"
Dr. Jeremy Pierre answers in Honest Answers | Episode 13
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[@rickbluecloud531]

If you want real truth, don't expect to get it there. Pure truth is available from the Source of all truth, the Spirit of our Creator and Messiah, Who is present on the earth even now for those who seek their guidance from the Most High. Christianity is a hypocritical and duplicitous farce. They ostensibly honor our Creator and Messiah, but really they don't. They follow a lying murderer, while paying scant attention to the words of Messiah. That's why the church has fragmented into so many different denominations, why there are so many versions of the Bible, and why there is so little spiritual growth or victory over flesh and ego among the believers. And that is part of the problem too...they are stuck in belief, since Paul says that's all that's needed. Hogwash. Belief is connected with doubt, and is useless when a very important decision needs to be made. Learn how to know, the way Abraham and Isaac knew. They didn't just believe, or they would not have obeyed, and they both did. Isaac wasn't overpowered by his elderly dad, and was not stupid either.

[@moodymarauder]

@@rickbluecloud531 you clearly have no belief in the power of God.... that he will perfect all whom he has called.... also, it's sad that you don't recognise that the present state that Christendom is in, is also ordained by God

[@rickbluecloud531]

@@moodymarauder I don't follow a god, but I do know the power and love of our Creator, to Whom I fully surrendered my life 39 years ago, and Who I have followed since then. All thanks, honor, and praise to the One Who made heaven and earth, and gives life to us all.

[@DeiFasho]

Obedience is better than Sacrifice

[@sauravgupta7415]

Yes possible, You need to pray at the moment when it starts..

[@NikolaTesla_369]

That's the tough part...

[@robraver]

Porn is devastating, its incredible how the mind picks up an image and stores it away for future reference.

[@mryup6100]

Hmmm, that is true. Thanks for this comment!

[@fortis6258]

Yea, it is devastating, many men (and some womens) struggle with it because of modern culture drives it to it because of how warped and messed and images everywhere. Plus, many boys didn't grow up with a father in my world and were exposed to their mother's se*xualized behavior. America culture disgusts me for most part..addictions is a terrible thing.

[@reggzofficial]

Thank you sir for the answer, "The power to control our Decisions should be from Faith in the one who died for us and in God" It all starts from faith

[@robertholley2195]

I am 65 , never married, exposed to porn in grade school, just recent victory, but, I knew that I did not want to die that way. I hurt my wifes feelings . the one thing we have to do is preach to ourselves, there are very few Christians that even admit that their church people have filthy minds. You choose to do what you do. period. you will soon stand before your creator. People have quit ,drugs alcohol, porn , any number of lust, you sin because you want to sin. be not conformed to this world , but , be transformed by the renewing of your mind. overcome evil with good. you can quit.

[@johnz4328]

Never married and I hurt my wife’s feelings? What do you mean?

[@jackjia4230]

Obedience by faith and trust. Obedience is not meant to be robotic or mindless. We obey because we love God and trust Him

[@pauline.7566]

I over came masturbation,but now a new sin came in my life,gluttony,eating even when I feel full or not hungry,am sinning over and over,I pray for grace

[@pauline.7566]

@Jesus loves enya thank you for the encouragement. We must strive to live to honour God daily. Now,before I eat I started praying,oh Lord thank you for your provision. Lord your word says whether we eat or drink,we must do all to your glory,so now Lord help me glorify You even as i eat,give me the spirit of self control.I tell you God has giving me strength,am training myself really not to indulge. I began doing this a week ago. I try to remember to pray for the spirit of self control. Jesus our LORD and GOD, please help us glorify and honour You,empower us to live righteous for the glory and for the sake of your Name.

[@selahchunem8447]

From my own personal experience with lust masturbation Which was reoccurring over the years Is this: that it's just a form of medicating pain medicating pain or loss somewhere in your soul. See Christian counseling Is best.God will reveal all things to you regarding your past and now your new life Jesus Christ. If you don't do that then you'll continue to pick up another addiction to squalsh pain. The last thing for me to get rid of is lust and I'm had beens in the lord for years and also a senior.The sanctification process is our walk with GOD through JESUS CHRIST. But we must start with small Steps in beginnings to rebuild the temple steadily with CHRIST power. Everyone starts with something different in their spiritual walk with the Lord to clean up their life with Holy spiritual's help. I 1st started by pouring down all the alcohol I had down the sink and never drink alcohol again. Strarting studying nutrition and change dietary practices slowly into a more healthier version. Some will in fact not have a particular bad habit because their parents had it and caused much pain for instance gambling they want nothing to do with that. However some surcome to the weakness. Also make sure that you don't have any psychological neurological conditions that make you more prone to it like bipolar of any form for some contain components of hypersexuality. Of course a lot of christians believe that mental illness is demonic possession so we need to pray for God's to reveal any demonic possess or opression. that's overcome us in that area. In most cases this were processed with some possible backsliding. But that's where 1 John 1:9 comes in if you're truly fighting the flesh and praying for God's strength and deliverance. While there is no temptation but that which is common to man we must seek that way out. This is particularly important to me as a married person. I'm not sure if you're married or single. Either way such actions are considered sexual immorality and gluttony and such as these issue shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Chronic regular participation without struggling and fighting is an indication of cheap grace or Cardinal Christian. . Probably the sin of gluttony is the most prevalent in the church to some extent going back to your struggle. One of my pastors years ago in the Baptist church struggled with obesity and food addiction and we knew it in short and he had a confessive almost every week when he surcame to it. It was so desperate he would get up at midnight put his robe on and sandals and head to the nearest 711 or store that was opened that late for his twinkies. It was his idol. I've never heard any other church have a sermon like that. I'll let hope and pray you'll find the cause of your heart so you can be more successful in reducing the inclination towards addictions. Maythe peace of Christ be with you.

[@RoLPeace]

@@selahchunem8447 it's hard to overcome any addiction. You know it's wrong cause what ever addiction you have when you feed it it's just a temporary joy because usually feel awful a little after. We all need to pray 🙏🙏🙏🙏.

[@trtchurch]

YES, its possible, i lost my husband and after his funeral asked God to remove any cravings or lust towards men after my husbands death, and God did so. I have been alone and are very happy and content and have no urges or lust or wrongful things in my mind for many years, God is faithful and He delivered me and answered my prayer, so the answer is YES, God can totally deliver you from lust or any sexual desires.

[@thisisntokozo]

But it's difficult when you're much younger

[@marcussnyder2670]

I've been praying the same prayer for 27 years and God has not removed my sexual desire. Your prayer is not answered for most all men in the world. I wish it were so.

[@suzettehayles2848]

I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me

[@snowwhitethegypsy3842]

Amen 🙏 I'm glad U said that it reminded me of that powerful verse 💙

[@thisisntokozo]

1 Corinthians 7:9 " but if they can't control themselves let them marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with Lust"

[@bdp3066]

Sex of lust and sex of love have great differences.. God made the second one..

[@BenjaminQ23]

Very well said Brother👏

[@bc1248]

Yep. It’s possible. If one want to be. It all depends on the individual’s outlook about it and desire to be free from it.

[@rickbluecloud531]

Yes. Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit says our Creator. I prayed often that the Spirit would subdue my ego and flesh and predominate in my life. This prayer has been answered. I'm not the tom cat that I used to be.

[@frankservant5754]

What i learnt about lust is that it usually creeps up when i am idle or doing nothing productive. When the mind is idle it gives an opportunity for the enemy to tempt you. 2 Corinthians 2:11, I mean think about it you are not going to be fighting lust the day before an important final or the night before an important interview , right. It is because your mind is SO occupied you have much better things to worry about than seeing naked women! So lust is an opportunistic kind of sin in that if you are a praying believer it will attack you when you are not doing anything productive

[@ohwow4377]

That is very true! I noticed that for me as well. Very well said.

[@ocoeno]

Thanks for sharing you comment!. I would have to agree to that. I've experienced temptation mostly when I'm kind of lazy not reading my bible, not having my pray time and doing nothing productive as you have said. If we let the word of Christ dwell in us richly and we meditate the word of God very often our minds will keep us busy thinking about our Lord, his word and how to obey him. I have come to the conclusion that my mind is like a bird flying wherever she wants to and full of thoughts that are irrelevant and non productive. So when I find myself thinking all kind of nonsenses I immediately try to meditate in the word of God to keep my mind busy with something productive like his word. Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

[@foolinprogress1366]

Jesus died for our sins. We are fallen and deserve hell, but with his sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection on the third day for us. He has freed anyone who will repent of their sins and place their faith in Jesus, for living the perfect sinless life for us. He is our advocate to the Father. Praise be to God. I failed sharing the gospel today with a stranger I tried to help. May you pray for my boldness and I will pray for you. May he come soon

[@Bisericaramasitei]

Phillipians 4:13: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." We can conquer all things not by our strength but by the Holy Spirit who is God Almighty. The problem with us humans most of times is that instead of running from temptation, we mostly crawl away and hope it catches us. So the thing is, how bad do you want the victory? Do you want it, or do you REAAAALLLLYYYY WANT It like your life depends on it? Jesus always said, " according to your faith be it done unto you." Word of advice: fast and pray with ALL your HEART not just part of it and never give up no matter how hard it is. 2Cor 12:9: "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." God bless.

[@jenniferromero571]

I think if you keep yourself away from what can tempt you. Be with your one husband/wife. Don't read books that have to do with love/relationships/sex, don't watch movies or listen to music having to do with lust. You just have to be willing to trust in God to help you and put in the effort.

[@RaphaellyRaphaelly-KalimbaHike]

no matter how much you try to evade temptation, it will come to you! trust me! it came to Jesus, too. you need to know what to do when you will face it. because it is like a flame, stealing away your reason. there is no other way except, in the tiny moments of calm you will have, cry for God s help. and He will hear!

[@OSASKJV]

Once saved always saved! Once a believer always a believer! Praise God for the guidance of his Holy Spirit! Hallelujah 🙏👏👏👏

[@mrvampire41]

Yes it is possible to live your life without sexual lust. Does that mean the spirit of lust won't try to come and visit you from time to time. Absolutely not it will try to come and visit you. But it is possible to live without the lust of the flesh. I myself have been alone for a couple of decades now. Mankind lives with his mind in a gutter that's how they cannot understand someone who lives alone and is content. They can't even perceive it.

[@sheepdog457]

This is such a significant and tough battle for so many men (and women) these days. The bombardment of porn onto our future has become such a dangerous and destructive weapon. Thank you so much for these words of encouragement and conviction to seek Yahweh’s strength in breaking these chains of bondage.

[@hirou4087]

Friends thats posible to walk away(i need say run) from lust. I am 31 and i never thot it is posible, but now days my older brothers in Jesus share with me the simple way to run from that kind of tamptations, and provide me with safe place of brotherhood were i can feel that im not alone strugling with sin of lust.Thats a good news!

[@servantofmessiah1071]

This is not a question the Bible seeks to answer. The question should be, "What does it mean to die daily?" "I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily." (1 Corinthians 15:31)

[@Peachysunriseyoga]

Take out the word “porn” or “sex” and insert any sin that separates us from God and this video is spot on. Thank you for this and in this moment am I being obedient? I pray so.

[@kaboom9081]

"What a wretched man I am" said Paul about the battle between the Spirit and the flesh. As long as we justify our sin (being single, trauma, bad marriage, depression...etc) we will never have victory and carry the heavy burden of guilt inside which is exhausting. Its war until our last day on earth but we need to be transparent with the Lord about our desire to be free from it.

[@LightningJackFlash]

Great and in point explanation... This is the real value of right understanding and explainig what it is truly about. I mean he explained it in point at the end - you will never be free of lust as an impulse, but if you are aware and know that Jesus loves you and He is the way to direct to when it grabs you - then you know you have Him instead of falling into lust...

[@Maniac1607]

Not COMPLETELY free, but as we grow in faith, ALL of our emotions become more refined and focused.

[@Will-rq3ip]

With god all things are possible, you can be

[@1920s]

There’s nothing easy about this.

[@cseay50]

An excellent explanation and characterization of “in our weakness “He” is made strong.” To Christ be the glory!

[@roddyryan2867]

Guy refased the question and had you on a pony trail lol

[@ricardodelrey7677]

Romans.6:6-23. 🤕👍🏻 It's a matter of obedience to Gods word He has already freed us from sins bondage we should no longer be slaves to sin. But slaves of Christ Jesus and His word and the fruit of that is our sanctification ❤️

[@demetriusdion286]

The sin of lust can be conquered through the Holy Spirit, but the mind is carnal and seeks the forbidden, so there's a constant struggle with lust, but the Holy Spirit deadens the body, but the mind constantly seek to fuel it and to ignite it into lustful desires.

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

Maybe, but with a godly marriage, the carnal of the mind can be turned into something that brings a man and a woman closer together, instead of further apart.

[@demetriusdion286]

@@xMCxVSxARBITERx , We're speaking of lust, sir, although a man or woman can lust within a marriage, I'm speaking about lust outside of marriage. Please read above comment carefully.

[@demetriusdion286]

@@xMCxVSxARBITERx , Making love and having sex are two different things. Lust is unsavory thoughts leading to sex and Lovemaking seeks to express physically your love for your companion. There's a difference.

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

@@demetriusdion286 I did read it carefully, which is why I answered as I did. My point in general is that a marriage is sometimes needed in order to control and refrain from lust. Just read Paul. "Because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband". That's where I'm at. I don't have anyone to love and make love to. It's all my heart aches for (when it comes to this sad world). And because of this great longing, I feel desperate and anxious, which in turn leads to lust. But if your comment was strictly speaking of the lust that a man can have outside of his marriage that he already is in, then I can't answer. I've never been in that situation.

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

@@demetriusdion286 I agree that it could be different things. But sometimes the lack of having someone to love can result in lust. So how do we combat lust? By trying to avoid everything that has to do with women or by actually finding someone to love? In many cases, I believe that marriage could be the only way for a hypersexual individual like myself to combat lust. Don't get me wrong though, I wish I could be free from sexuality but that's just not how I believe I was created (in this world).

[@allendean9579]

That was and is the best answer to that question I have ever heard thank you.

[@Delgen1951]

I would say not in this life, I know I have to fight mine, and as the Holy Ghost for his help in resisting's lust.

[@matteocusumano3431]

One thing I have noticed about Jesus that in my weakness his strength is made perfect.

[@MCGaar]

No matter how sanctified we get, or how close to the Lord, we are all capable of sinning. Look at strong men in the Bible who fell. We should never let our guard down, but we can be tempted a lot less by delving into scripture and walking the walk.

[@KingDarius_]

“Using our vessel to the honor of God, requires faith, and they don’t think they can ever be free.” That is soooooo powerful!

[@emmanuelferreirapinho9592]

Walk in the Spirit of the Lord and you shall not fulfill the desires of the flesh!! ( Gal 5:16)

[@jeffreymartin5386]

Yes but as we are making choices trying in the flesh we are fulfilling the lust of the flesh no matter what the decision is because we are not walking in SPIRIT through the POWER 🔋 of the HOLY SPIRIT.

[@jeffreymartin5386]

Another thing is that Jesus said himself that Free Will choice is heresy in the church today put in my own words but I can back it up with scripture. If you read Matthew 7 2123 Jesus said just because you say Lord Lord does not get you into the kingdom of heaven, but those that do the will of My Father which is in heaven. (Not free will choice in the flesh, but God's will through the Holy Spirit.) V22 and many will say to me in that day, Lord Lord haven't we prophesied unto thee or cast out devils and done many wonderful works? V23 and I will profess unto the, depart from me, you that work iniquity, I never knew thee. Cast into hell forever will there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth all because of what people call Free Will choice Satan has a lot of people fooled with that heresy in the church today because people make their own choice instead of doing the will of God Like Jesus always did. Like the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6 9 10 Our Father which art in heaven Hallowed be thy name. The kingdom come thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. And so on. Matthew 12:50 those that do the will of My Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother my sister and my mother. So those that do the will of God the Father are those who are in the family of God. But if you do your own will of yourself in the Flash you're not saved Jesus said and he is going to say depart from me I never knew you. So if I was you I would pray very deeply and study the scriptures to show yourself approved unto God not unto yourself for unto God like the Bible says a Workman not needing to be a shame but rightly dividing the word of Truth by the truth in SPIRIT not by a free will choice in the flesh.

[@emmanuelferreirapinho9592]

@@jeffreymartin5386 - Our God is a good God. He has created us in His own image. He did not make us similar to robots but has bestowed us with free will i.e. the ability to choose. So, let us summit our life´s to God by accepting the redemptive work of His Son Jesus Christ on the cross. As we with a remorseful heart confess our sins, He is Righteous & Merciful to forgive & cleanse us In His blood.

[@jeffreymartin5386]

@@emmanuelferreirapinho9592 Okay if that's what you believe that God gave us free will choice, I want you to BACK IT UP WITH SCRIPTURE, at least one verse. Then I will think about believing but meanwhile I have scripture that goes against Free Will choice. First of all free will choice is NOWHERE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. Second of all Adam and Eve did not have a choice because God himself had power over Satan and allowed him to deceive Eve Genesis 3:13 and 1st Timothy 2:13 14. There is scripture I can show you and when you tell me that the scripture is wrong then we have a problem that is on your 1/2 because the Bible IS NEVER WRONG. And if you go to Matthew 7:21 23 it says in red letters that just because you say Lord Lord DOES NOT get you into the kingdom of heaven, BUT THOSE THAT DO THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHICH IS IN HEAVEN. God's will not free will choice of ourselves but the will of God the Father. V-22 and many will saying to me in that day Lord Lord haven't we prophesied in your name, and in thy name cast out devils, AND DONE MANY WONDERFUL WORKS. Cuz that's all it is works in the FLESH making choices and the HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT IN IT. V 23 and I will profess unto them, depart from me, you that work iniquity, I NEVER EVER KNEW YOU. Cast into hell forever will they'll be weeping wailing and gnashing of teeth. Yeah that's right that's where even lukewarm Christians go Revelations 3:14 15 And you say God don't make robots but the Bible says that he does make soldiers soldiers of the cross that is cuz he is the Potter and I Am The Clay what can the clay say on to the Potter why have you mold me this or made me this. 21 out of the same lump he makes one on to honor and another unto dishonor. Romans 9 20-21

[@emmanuelferreirapinho9592]

@@jeffreymartin5386 -I WILL pray with my spirit, but I WILL also pray with my understanding, I WILL sing with my spirit, but I WILL also sing with my understanding. ( 1 Cor 14:15) I have surrounded my whole life to My Jewish Messiah JESUS CHRIST. His WILL be done & not mine. I lovingly recommend you to do the same. God Bless you, bye.

[@mrmcgowan]

Yes... the Lord delivered me from it completely and it is possible.

[@mrmcgowan]

@King White Knight - No, it's the same thing for me. You have been healed.

[@BoSS-dw1on]

The answer is yes if 1. you are born again and 2. are delivered from evil and 3. take every lustful thought to the Holy Spirit.

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

I wish I could get married to someone I love and then make love to her forever... In a godly marriage, intimacy can be used as means for a deeper connection. That's what I long for! But it gets so lonely, and the temptation in temporary lust is so easy...I just can't seem to stop.

[@natalieesdaille9504]

To the people reading this, wondering if freedom and obedience is far from you still, I hope you don't think freedom is just a complete fairy tale in Christianity. People living in freedom from lust (or anything, even drugs) is not limited to the imagination of the super holy. I promise you it's real. The strength to say no and choose Jesus is real. There will come points where your love for Jesus and your love for porn will war against each other, but resist the devil and he will flee from you. Now will satan leave you alone? He never will until you die. Will he stop bothering you about lust? If you fill yourself with God and his Word, at some point he's going to know attacking you from this direction will not work anymore! Which means FIGHTING LUST isn't forever (fight sin in general is perpetual but a specific sin not). So keep pressing on!

[@hotice8885]

*Beautiful* encouragement, Natalie

[@robwilkinson8497]

getting caught up in lust will only lead to heartache later on

[@donn07]

AMEN...it's a very clear explanation.

[@jonathankabasele985]

I always wondered about this question. Which means that i still have to fight my urge until i am dead. The very thing i want is the very thing that can also destroy me. I wish i never had any urge or desire unfortunately i am imperfect. But i don’t plan to lose myself to lust, it is better for me to suffer abstinence than feeling condemn by the act of sin.

[@dan827]

Sounds like a certain Apostle in the Bible, I can relate. I too despise my flesh. My eyes are on the eternal things. Stay strong brother.

[@troydrury12]

Christian maturity is boldly declaring the gospel of the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in spite of the constant war going on with our fallen nature.

[@tamini4919]

hmm may need to look into that... thanks for sharing!

[@ob2be1]

I learned a great truth in this short video, thank you!

[@SouthernSeminary]

+ob2be1 Praise the Lord!

[@FishesAndLoaves997]

When you walk in The Spirit you will not fulfill the works of the flesh.

[@davidbotelho6211]

Yes, walking in dependency upon Jesus.

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I'm a middle aged guy. I've found my testosterone levels have dropped considerably. So has my inclination for "lusting." My wife passed away 4 years ago and I have no desire to be with another woman. I still wear my wedding ring and I'm still married as far as I'm concerned. I have absolutely no intention of dating anyone ever so all my energy is directed to business. Problem solved.

[@r.crompton2286]

Jack Aubrey Higher male testosterone levels are what generally stimulate lust. No doubt about it. Some men who are suffering from incurable prostate cancer receive hormonal therapy to reduce the levels of testosterone responsible for contributing to the growth of said cancer. It is evident that once their testosterone levels are suppressed, the urge to have sex virtually disappears. God's cure for those men who "burn with lust" are faithful, loving wives who will ensure their husband's God-ordained sexual desires are gratified (1 Cor. 7:1-3, 8,9).

[@pdpode8978]

R. Crompton how would you answer a situation where the wife is chronically ill and can’t satisfy the husband anymore

[@martinusv7433]

I'm still a young guy in late 20s, and I've never engaged in sexual relationships. I feel specifically blessed and close to God because of this.

[@xMCxVSxARBITERx]

@@r.crompton2286 Give me a beautiful, godly woman like that and I'll marry her in a heartbeat!

[@r.crompton2286]

@@pdpode8978 Depends on whether or not the wife is capable of having normal sexual relations -- even if it is only as a passive partner. " Satisfy " is a subjective term. In a Christian marriage, achieving a high level of sexual pleasure is not what counts but only of giving oneself wholly to the other as an expression of unfeigned love. I don't see anywhere in Scripture where a wife is given flexibility to refuse her husband (and vice versa). It must be understood, though that if she is bedridden in pain and/or physically unable to participate in sexual relations, the husband has no option but to prayerfully leave the matter with the Lord. The marriage vows are permanent until the death of a partner (see Rom. 7:2,3). Under no circumstances may a husband or wife engage in sexual relations with other partners -- even if the sickly spouse gives the okay. Marriage is sanctified by God on the basis of the vow "forsaking all others... until death do us part." Husbands and wives covenant with each other but also with God who has brought them together (see Matt. 19:6). "What GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER, let not man put asunder." No unrepentant adulterers will ever reach heaven (see Gal. 5:19-21).

[@JeffreyHarthSailing]

Absolutely, 100% on target. The strength in the moment comes from the Holy Spirit. This is not just some mystical, ephemeral idea. We are given the gift of the Holy Spirit for specific purposes. This is one of them. Simply, it works. You can ask many of us how we know it works. We will tell you we walk the very same path on which you walk.

[@pattih7]

Amen.

[@bigmac3006]

Very, very well said. Jesus Christ lives!

[@alanmathew5948]

the solution I really needed was in the last minute of the video just about 5.25 5.30.Awesome, thank you for helping me out, God bless you.

[@nicholasjones5652]

With God all things are possible. Also Jesus coming back soon repent and give God the glory 😇.

[@anonymous98237]

It's been 2000 years

[@kahem8067]

@@anonymous98237 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” He’s waiting for everyone who wants to know Him to have the chance to. Then his wrath will come. Are you ready?

[@Vales55]

Just because God “can” doesn’t mean he will. God rarely if ever will grant prayers to completely remove a temptation (note: temptation to Sin is different than sin itself), instead what he does is provide a way for us resist or outright flee from the temptation out of obedience to His commands. He also specifically commands to FLEE the temptation of Lust (2 Tim 2:22). That should tell you that the idea we can magically “cure” ourselves of the temptations of the Flesh while we are still in this world is incorrect. What we CAN do is guard our hearts against it by studying His Word, praying continuously, and seeking to obey His will for our lives.

[@SK-tr9ii]

I've always wondered, where is the line between appreciating the beauty God has gave a woman and the start of lust?

[@bryanbridges2987]

I think lust starts when you indulge in that woman's beauty too long. When her beauty has been seen, and you don't feel any need to look at her again, but you do anyway....

[@aaendi6661]

When you start thinking like a sexual predator, that is lust.

[@mryup6100]

Sometimes I wish I wasn't attracted to women but I am...

[@gybx4094]

Maybe not totally free, but it can be reduced to where a glance at beauty is not fixating lust.

[@twentynineelevenpodcast9283]

Very well said in refraising the question because lust will always be there but Yeshua said we must die daily to ourselves and the temptation of sin.

[@michaelchurchmcm]

What absolutely hamstrings a believer, when it comes to lust (of any kind), is a misunderstanding of Romans 7 and 8. Most people interpret chapter 7 as speaking about a Christian. listen, if that was true how could you ever be free? When you were tempted you would just fall to it because chapter 7 says "the evil I don't want to do, I end up doing!" If that is my end result then how can I successfully fight! The truth is that 7 is Paul, as a teaching tool, putting himself in the shoes of a Jewish person, living under the law, while spiritually dead. God gave him the 10th commandment which is effectually "thou shall not lust". The more this man tried to obey this the more he found out he couldn't. THAT is the condemnation in 8:1. The condemnation is that a spiritually dead man cannot stop lusting (and therefore sin in general). Chapter 8 is talking about a born again person where there is no more of that condemnation, meaning, Now, when I want to do the righteous thing (not sin) I can. Why? Because the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus (the new nature I have since getting born again) has freed me from the law of sin and death (the old nature, having to fall to lust and sin). This means there is no lust, sin, or spiritual death in the spirit of a born again believer so they do not have to lust. When you are tempted to lust it is coming from your natural soul in your natural body, still from Adam. But the real you, the spirit, is totally free. This is why the thought of lust is not sin if you are resisting it. The thought is in your natural mind but not in your spiritual mind. So keep resisting it. You are not sinning because you have the thought. A person from day one of being born again is free of lust and does not have to fall for it. If you want to shut up "the want to" in your natural body then get filled with the Holy Spirit and pray in tongues, spend time worshipping, reading the word, fasting (be smart, don't over do it, check with doctor if on meds). These things will shut up the mind concerning lust, strife, jealousy, unforgiveness, hate, etc.. and reduce them to a simple thought you can walk right by.

[@caleovasquez73]

This video helped a lot, I’m a fellow Christian that has been dealing with this type of sin and is just asking for prayers as i seek God to help me over come this problem.

[@servantofthelivinggod6192]

It can be done sister. Pray for strength. Always praying for strength.

[@nogodbutone2450]

I think intermittent fasting is very helpful in subduing this demon.

[@bonnyminz8700]

And what is that dear ?can you please explain. Thanks.

[@Ian-ve9xc]

Better than intermittent fasting is water fasting. It represses the flesh and works wonders when dealing with sins and temptations of the flesh. Fasting helped me with a number of flesh issues. Gluttony being a big one.

[@nogodbutone2450]

@@Ian-ve9xc will try too.

[@I3lackVeNoM911]

Why subdue the demon when you can expel and cast it out in the Name of Jesus!

[@dbrown-ex6mw]

Water fasting (7 days) worked for me

[@pattih7]

One moment at a time, one day at a time. “All things work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called , according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28.

[@fadesewaadebayo301]

Yes because my bible says that sin no longer has power over me because I am saved by grace and not the Law. Walk in your freedom#myconfession

[@dragandjordjevic5603]

Your question should be simple "how I can control the lust", not totally be free from lust. The question could be "can I have total freedom from body functions?", instead of "can I control body functions?" The answer is "yes" you can control, but you can not be totally free.

[@Will-wp2cp]

While freedom from demonic influence/oppression (the Greek is simply "demonization" as daimonizomai, and can include a range of severity) can help minimize the impulse toward lust, and if this is part of my struggle (and only the Holy Spirit can show you that), then I can be assisted in my sanctification by freeing myself from that demonic attachment through the application of the authority Jesus gives me in the gospel. Other than that additional nuance, this answer is so, so good. Spot on!

[@docd2295]

By far, the bigger question for me is “why do I want to be free from lust?” Certainly lust creates desire, and that is often unfilled, which is frustrating. But to a certain degree that desire can be fulfilled by ourselves through masturbation or through interactions with real women when we can get them. And that does not feel as good as truly being free. But it is something we can control. And that has value. I have come to see that a great deal of our struggles in this world center around, wanting to have control over how we feel. The short periods of my life I have been victorious over lust have been better than when I have been conquered by it. However, the amount of effort to stay in the victorious place has not usually felt worth it compared to the decent pay off of indulging lust. If we work very hard and think very hard rationally, we can see that fighting lust is worth it. But being able to stay in that spot seems like an impossible thing. If we actually wanted to be free from lost, of course we could be. But you cannot make yourself do something difficult if you don’t want to do it. Where can we get that desire?

[@bonnyminz8700]

Everything is possible in Christ. I hope I will be free from this soon. I also fight a lot to outrun this but I don't think it's possible this way..but I still remember MY GRACE IS ENOUGH FOR YOU !

[@sevenswords8781]

I'm sure that the woman Mary of Magdala is no longer referred to as the Prostitute and I think we have done her a disservice.She was a rich woman not a prostitute.Lets work to restore her honour.

[@johnraju9816]

To be free from lust is possible but you can never be free from love . Love without expectations is from God given as a gift from God.

[@erstwhilesavvy562]

Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. With your mind, you make a decision to do what's right. "Do" this decision while your body and eyes "want" to do something else. Your body may feel a tingling sensation (the lust of the flesh), and your eyes may be drawn to look in places they shouldn't (the lust of the eyes). You must make a decision in that moment to not allow your heart to take part in what the flesh and the eyes are asking you to do. This is warfare. It's uncomfortable. But it's that "good fight", and Jesus is there with you in the fight. Keep the belt of truth buckled. FIGHT! Think of what a valiant soldier looks like on a battlefield with his trousers around his ankles, because of a failure on his part to buckle the belt of truth. It's disgraceful and the enemy is laughing. Wouldn't you laugh at your enemy in such a state? Be encouraged, however, by this: " My son, be wise and make My heart glad, that I might answer him that reproacheth Me." Behave yourself wisely and you will have the honour of a good soldier. Endure hardness. Buckle up! You can do it.

[@brandongillis545]

As I believe it's about holding strong in a spiritual battle it's really about denying your flesh which by no means is easy but is possible by the example Christ sets for us.

[@robertmiller409]

For me praying was not enough. First you have to sense the temptation immediately and pray . Also stop what you're doing and read scripture

[@garycornwell2431]

Thank you my brother for that answer for we all struggle daily with lust if we are being honest which we must because we are always before our LORD Jesus.

[@JohnnyBlaze5100]

The answer is yes! It’s that simple!

[@tdw57]

Very helpful, sincere and kindly. Thank you!

[@kevseb66]

No one has ever been able to explain the difference between being attracted to someone (which is, in part, sexual) and " lust". I'm not talking about pornagraphy or sex addiction. I'm just talking about seeing someone and appreciating them in every aspect including their body. Are we somehow not to notice someone's body????? And if we find them beautiful how is that wrong? I don't get it.

[@robertmanurung6168]

I think if someone already in christ,his mind will be renewed and sex will be a gift that can be enjoyed in marriage

[@Fairfax40DaysforLife]

Yeah this is something the church has really failed to clarify, and I fear it's because so many want to hold on to the borderline lust they enjoyed in their generation while forbidding the next step being taken by younger generations. I would say every point of physical attraction that cannot be fully explained as a mere interest in the beautiful (like a mountain vista) shouldn't be trusted. I remember the point in my life where women's curves suddenly became attractive, and it coincided with puberty. I would label all such thoughts as lust. Men ask why God gave us passions only to order us to stymy them. But hasn't that always been His way? The tree in the garden was not evidently harmful, and innocent Adam and Eve were quite naturally attracted to it. But God ordered man to avoid its fruit anyway.

[@MorganFreemansFavoriteFreckle]

Lust is the deliberate act of indulging in non-marital sexual objectification and/or sexual fantasy. You can't control how your body feels, but you can control what you do with those feelings.

[@martinusv7433]

Yes, I agree with you. Aesthetic appreciation gets immaturely mistaken for sexual lust.

[@adampowell5376]

I believe that it is possible to be free from sin. I believe this because there is a story in the Bible in which Jesus tells a prostitute to sin no more.

[@robraver]

Yes, thats right. Didnt He also warn someone to stop sinning or something worse would happen to them?

[@michaelalemuma]

Wonderful answer. Stay blessed my brother in Christ.

[@ryanfristik5683]

U can have small victories, but we r still in our sinful flesh. Paul says the things he doesn't want to do that he does.

[@thegreatleviathon]

Hello Ryan, I held that very mindset for much of my Christian life. I would encourage you to read Romans 6-8 in one sitting. This, along with revelation from the Holy Spirit, really helped me address not only this temptation but sin in general. Let me know your thoughts :)

[@firebirdstark]

Assume you can’t be completely free and act accordingly. We have to aim to live a lifetime of balance.

[@paeng46]

You can overcome lust by keeping yourself away from the things that oftentimes giving you the temptation. “But *EVERY MAN* is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death” (James 2:14-15).

[@bradleyjones3391]

This is a heavy issue and really destroys the spiritual life of so many men. 1) Know and subsequently love God more through His Word, 2) Pray (I really don’t like saying a specific amount of time, but watch Joel Beeke’s sermon on the Puritans and prayer), 3) love your neighbor, 4) serve your local, Bible-believing church faithfully, and 5) find a trustworthy brother in Christ to hold you accountable (not to rip you to pieces every time you stumble, but to sternly rebuke you with love and repeatedly point you to the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ). This is how you overcome lust in the power of the Holy Spirit. It is possible. The Lord promised to sanctify His people, so wrestle with God in prayer that He might manifest His promises in you. God bless you.

[@LaMOi1]

YOU WANT TO BE FREE? I will share for those struggling with lust. Having suffered with addiction most of my adult life… Reading the word of God daily. Will start to kill your lust, and dry up that appetite. It is so potent, so powerful, it will start to supernaturally change you internally. But the consistency is KEY. Set you phone timer for 5mins. Start small. Achievable. But do this consistently, watch what happens.

[@tentmaker2254]

doesnt work. pastors read the bible a lot during services and daily yet are fornicating with the church members. oops

[@douglaidlaw740]

The simple answer is, that to answer YES denies the existence of original sin. I have never found a workable definition of original sin, but it is what Paul called "another law in my members." Removing that cannot happen in this life; only God can remove it.

[@albertolegisladorjr.3325]

Yes we can.......our body is the temple of a living God.........we should keep it holy because God is holy.........

[@thewindycity9516]

Lust versus the Sin of Lust, are not the same question, the same thing. Desire ( Lust ) is not inherently sinful, nor is it a sin necessarily. Paul says, covetousness is idolatry '' He says, I didn't know lust but that the law said thou shalt not covet '' and yet tells us to covet Prophecy, how strange. This tells us that the problem with lust is in its use its application, we can lust after the things of God, thou sowing to the Spirit, or to the flesh. Paul tells us - All that's in the world are, The Lust of the Eyes, the desire of the Flesh, and the Pride of life. And yet God stated over, at the end of each creation day,,,,,, It is Good. So, what happened ? The Creature loved the Creation more than the Creator. The improper use of Desire. The problem with desire is when its no longer directed towards God, as our chiefest affection.

[@lucianhodoboc1611]

I respectfully disagree with you, but thank you for sharing your opinion.

[@cybertrongaming4007]

amazing message and god bless you

[@EngineVSEngine]

Thank you for this video and the encouragement that I can have victory through faith in Jesus. I am not able, but He is!

[@clarkwright2371]

NO MAN IS SINLESS....🙏🏽

[@wassup934]

But many are made sinless.

[@clarkwright2371]

@@wassup934. First John...... 1...8

[@wassup934]

@@clarkwright2371 1 John 5:18 I strive now daily to not continue in sin, to not frustrate the grace of God.

[@clarkwright2371]

@@wassup934 NO MAN IS SINLESS ONLY THE SON OF MAN WHO IS GOD IS SINLESS.......🙏🏽

[@clarkwright2371]

ROMANS 3.....23

[@jjzmurphy]

Great answer

[@fortis6258]

Lust is the English is just se3xulized. Lust and covetousness go together, I learned the hard way.

[@TrailToughTrailers]

Excellent point!!! If God, through Man exercising his faith in Jesus, drawing from and believing God's promises of strength and a way out of temptation of drunkenness, drug addiction, gluttony, gossip, murder, robbery, etc.... God can do the same for those who struggle with sexual sins!!!

[@graphguy]

Ya, right up there with greed.

[@ianshongwe7376]

Great Answer

[@jesuschristbiblebiblestudy]

More context is needed to answer this question if it refers to fallen mankind. Biblically speaking, the only one who was and is able to overcome sin, is Jesus Christ. Amen

[@Forevertrue]

Thanks for an honest answer.

[@homierax]

I love that you at least understand 3:07

[@allysoncashion2268]

Amazing explanation. Thank you!!!!!

[@marcussnyder2670]

The problem with most interpretation of Scripture is the notion that desire is the same as lust. It's like this, "I feel sexual desire so I'm bound by lust" The lust of the flesh is only the intent to have out God given desire to be fulfilled in ways that are not permitted by God. God only says what isn't permitted and what is permitted. To walk around with sexual desire is being free from lust. If your in the mood go find a wife or do it with the one you have. Don't allow your desire to be turned lust or another words don't allow your desire to be used towards objects that can cause sexual immorality. While this is true, there is another law a work or for that 3 laws at work. The first is that our nature is tied in some fashion to our fallen bodies that house the flesh. The flesh has power behind it because of the world and it's power is controlled by Satan. The flesh manifest itself in acts of the body and mind. It turns sexual desire towards objects that produce sin namely visual thoughts towards others and acts with others. The good news is that Spirit is there to fight against these thoughts and activities. His power is greater than Satan. So start by now fighting against your desire, but yield to the resistance of the Spirit against the flesh, the world and Satan's devils.

[@isaidiaz5485]

Radical decisión is the right way to cut with any sin internet is a two edged sword 🗡 expending time alone is a problem for that weakness so stay strong and protected praying fervently every day absolutely possible with the help of our Holy Spirit.🤝

[@kevinschaefer3945]

I've done quite a bit of counseling in this area myself and, though I agree with him in general, generation and the internet are irrelevant. When I was growing up, you could see pornographic magazines on a stand behind the counter at 7-11s.

[@jencgold]

Yes. I believe it is.

[@duckingtheradar]

I wish people like this would openly discuss the sins they struggle with, or the last time they gave in to lust, etc.

[@henrywashington3732]

Let me say this as a brother in the Lord. Whatever your tempted with, it's nothing new. If you can goggle it, it's a good chance many other have struggled in that area. There are some things saved men or woman can't tell others of the things they did in past or saved life. That's why the Lord said the only unforgivable sin is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. He knows Satan got us messed up down here, but he is still in control even though it seems all hell has broken loose.

[@duckingtheradar]

My point is, I want to know exactly how successful he is at practicing what he preaches. If I was preaching this message, it would be grounded in my own experience, and therefore, I would have no problem saying something like, “with the recognition of this power, I have been completely free from pornography and from giving in to lust of the flesh for the last 10 years.” I’m just not sold on this message, that we have the power to completely avoid giving into temptation. I understand that our being sealed in the Holy Spirit includes a part of us that has the power which he speaks of; however, until we are free from our earthly bodies, I believe there is another part of us that simply does not have the power to avoid sin. Maybe I’m wrong. But I never hear anyone speaking about this from examples of their own success. Before pornography was so prevalent, I’m sure there were plenty other ways for people to indulge in their lustful sins. From my experience, the more I try to use that “power” to fight it, the more I’m faced with the reality that I can’t. If it’s not sex, it’s something else. I’m always seeking some kind of earthly pleasure, as if I’m never content with my joy in the Spirit. I just wonder if people are doing their faith a disservice by not being able to admit that to themselves. I agree that the only unforgivable sin is blasphemy of the Spirit...apostasy. I believe our faith that Jesus paid our ransom is the requirement for salvation because as much as he commands us to repent, it is clear that we never can, as long as we inhabit these sinful bodies. Of course it doesn’t mean to go wild. We should always try. It’s an endless battle between joy and sorrow until we die.

[@sweatt4237]

@@duckingtheradar I understand what you are saying. Preachers generally avoid talking about porn because it makes them uncomfortable, chance are always good they use it themselves. It's embarrassing and makes you feel emasculated by being so weak. I often say I wish I had been addicted to some substance instead of porn. It is possible to overcome, not by your own will but the power of Jesus Christ. Lust in general will fade away the longer you are away from porn. You'll realize that porn is actually what is causing you to look/think about women the way you do not your "natural state." Yeah your flesh is never going to rest, and Satan is never going to stop firing arrows because if one gets through and you accept the lie and have a relapse it hurts your heavenly Father. This is the only way Satan can harm the Lord, through his children. If you are a father you could imagine a wicked person that wants to destroy your relationship with your child so he feeds them lies, while you plead with your child the truth. Why does your son listen to this deceiver? Does he not understand you love him? If you have a wife, consider telling her, this was the turning point for me. Nothing will ever change without getting real with someone. Avoid basically everything on a screen that isn't glorifying the Lord or completely innocent (WW2 Docs etc.) you know what your triggers are cut them out of your life. Lastly, ask yourself if you truly fear God. If you haphazardly just jump on your favorite site like you are warming up a bowl of soup then my guess is that you do not understand the severity of the moment we are in. Also you can check out Universal Man on YT

[@rossdaboss1959]

Isaiah 53:5, But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes, we are healed. For salvation, people just need to follow the way they did it in Acts? They were baptized in the water and of the spirit. Here's why! The gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we are to follow him, we must do the same thing. Death= repentance, Burial = baptism, and resurrection = being filled with the Holy Ghost and rising again from the dead. That's what Acts 2:38 is. We must obey the gospel, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9, in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that OBEY NOT THE GOSPEL of our Lord Jesus Christ... Matthew 7:21-23, Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that DOETH THE WILL OF MY FATHER which is in Heaven. St John 3:3-5, EXCEPT a man, be born of WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT, he cannot enter into the kingdom of GOD. We can't come up with our own gospel. Galatians 1:8-9, But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Don't be cursed. One way for all people. Jews, Gentiles, and Samaritans. Our salvation has to match-up with the scriptures and no scriptures on the subject can be taken away. Eternity is TOOO long to be WRONG! st, John 5:39, Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The gospels show what Christ has done on the cross for us. The book of Acts shows us the beginning of Christ's Church and how to enter the Church, obeying Acts 2:38. The letters were written to the Church to show us how to behave now that we are born again into the Church. It's better to walk alone than to walk with a crowd going in the wrong direction. Are we supposed to follow the teachings of the apostles? Acts 2:42, They continued steadfastly in the apostle's doctrines. Ephesians 2:20, We are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. Jesus Christ was our perfect example back to God. He was baptized and received the Holy Ghost and we must be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost. He was holy and walked in righteousness and we must be holy and walk in righteousness. He died and rose again, and we must die to the things of this world and rise to walk in the newness of life. He prayed to the father showing us how to pray to the father. If you believe in this message, help spread it in the name of Jesus Christ. God bless you for doing so!

[@samreich7042]

BEING A BURN OUT INSIDE THE LIMBIC SYSTEM ON THE WORD OF CHRIST MAY LEAD TO THE SEPARATION FROM LUSTS.