The High Cost of Sexual Sin

[@rolsonDotcom]

Sexual lust is probably the most difficult one to contend with. Sometimes the battle is hourly. Sometimes it’s minute by minute.

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

I know brother. So true. Repentance and war is constant.

[@aacc2216]

Yeah so true. I hate it. The battle when its minute by minute. Won't go away sometimes. Even trying to think of something else.ill think of something sexual again

[@andreimatheus9306]

@@aacc2216 Yeah. Ik how it feels. It's really hard to fight over those waves of thougths and then the lust itself. Sometimes it seems to be a 'entity' engulfing your senses. It 'sucks' guys. But don't worry. Stay strong in Jesus and pray for the Father to give strength to hold on tight when those feelings, thougths or whatever the darn it is strikes again. Stay strong. You're not alone in this warfare.

[@aacc2216]

@@andreimatheus9306 thank you brother for your encouragement. I hold on to 1john if you confess your sins He is just and righteous to cleanse you from all unrighteousness and to forgive you.

[@andreimatheus9306]

@@aacc2216 I know. I like 1John a lot and i hold myself into it.

[@jayv4619]

This video just stopped me from doing something stupid today and taught me so much about what I am dealing with. Praise God because I believe he will get me through it

[@am3818]

Remember brother lusting isn’t necessarily the problem, it’s lusting after other women. If you have a wife you are free to lust all you want at her and vice versa. Just like sex isn’t wrong as long as you do it in a committed relationship under God (aka marriage). Life is all about balance and God is the only one that can give us true peace to find it. Peace be with you, God bless!

[@2ndPigeon]

@@am3818 Good thing I lusted after a guy instead, else I would be in big trouble.

[@chloeannemarie9191]

Joseph I'll praise God with you, whole year later. It was worth the fight that day as well as today.

[@mikecampingforfun5226]

I know what your talking about and going through. Because I am in the same boat.

[@anthonyclassic4093]

I was just thinking the same thing. Actually three things, one similar to yours. First off, I woke up today feeling a bit lazy, started procrastinating, taking naps here and there, skipping some chores around the house, errands, things like that. I go to my YT watch later list, lo and behold i have an unfinished video there about the seven deadly sins. Had started it about a week ago and had left off on, you guessed it, Sloth. Lol so i get my ass up hop in that shower get motivated and start moving. Thank you Jesus. But it doesnt end there. So throughout the day i started having little spats here and there with , lets say, a particular family member. One who doesnt live here but just kinda comes and goes as he/she pleases. So the spats turn into arguments and then the arguments, half the time start getting physical. So i took a pause, got out the phone and back to my favorites list. Lo and behold, next video on the list, a video about the book of proverbs. Firs thing that pops up on the screen… the word “FOOL” then a recerence to 18.2. Wow. So i remove myself from that situation and walk away with the biggest smile on my face. Said person doesn’t like that one bit but i dont stay to see what he/she had to say next. Next. I get a visit from baby mama. And now she proceeds to start a fight with me about this and that about things that happened two weeks ago thats that are entirely irrelevant to the curreny moment. Now I’ve known this for a long time but i chose to participate all the time, that is until now. U see, BM and i aren’t married, never have been. So our past relationship consisted of fighting followed by sex. Well i get to my phone which is playing my que in order and sure enough this is the video playing in the background. I know about coincidence im not naive but this is on a whole nother level. How can it be that every one of my questions or needs or knowledge that i needed or lack thereof i was given in answer to in this form. God is great. Thank you Jesus…. Sorry to have hijacked your post OP. Excuse me for the paragraphs.

[@Future_looksbright]

The truth isn't supposed to tickle your ears. If you're being convicted in any way by hearing this.. good. That's the law God put on your heart. Obedience is very important we should never rest in Grace. I am at war almost everyday with lust as is anyone in the public. Seek refuge in God's word and promises. Put the flesh to death. Not once a day, several time an hour at times! God bless. ✝️🛐🙏❤️✌️

[@markmcdowell6517]

Me too

[@dave.h4075]

Hope you've invested in the gift of fasting. Have made much larger strides than in my entire life since continuous fasting efforts...obviously with prayer. All the best.

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

You are in correct.

[@FreedominChrist45]

HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH HALLELUJAH

[@mattr.1887]

Does the Bible tickle your ears?

[@eyesintheroad]

Every single sin is lying, and agreeing with lying and believing lying. It is the lie that sin is more valuable and better than the glory of God. It isn't! It will never be! So Piper gets it brilliantly right by saying fighting lust is a fight of faith because you have to believe the Glory of God is so much more beautiful, satisfying and awesome than anything sin or lust can offer you. If you don't believe it you will never sever the root and it will always be a battle of self, not of faith.May God help us understand this.

[@joshuajarod1909]

eyesintheroad Amen

[@Trunk874]

Selah

[@aquilaot]

So if we fail in our work of obedience we fail in our faith towards salvation thus we do not have salvation? I don't think so! Then it is works and Christ which gets us in heaven and not the imputed blood of Christ.

[@DomingaShataun]

Sema Hakima good question, I hope someone can give a good answer

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

Those are good words my brother. Thank you for sharing that. Helping each other see the lie will help each other know where to cut.

[@AWDTH1111]

What makes sexual sin so addicting is it's based on FOMO (Fear of missing out). "You'll regret it if you pass up this pleasure". But ultimately it's a lie that can waste years of your life and you won't ever really feel fulfilled from it. It's a completely fake happiness that makes you believe God can't give you any better. It's not worth it in the slightest. Not worth the anxiety, the shame, the timidity, moments with God you miss out on, the depression, the paranoia, how far behind in life you fall. This garbage is not worth it.

[@dianahayrapetyan.]

So true, Amen!

[@letter5330]

Thats me right now. This lustful thoughts that pop in to my mind that makes me think that im young and i cant do this lustful things when Im old so i should do this now for the last time then repent to God then after some time it will repeat again and i will fail again im afraid im going to hell because of this. I pray to God that he will guide me and my Family in this battle.

[@jacobcarter5923]

Amen

[@sarahalderman3126]

You’re correct. That is exactly what my husband’s sexual sin has done to our marriage. A life with a man who has obviously never committed, given his sin, to me, our family, his children, God, or anything. Just an entire life of lies.

[@EGODINGO32]

​@@sarahalderman3126 This fear of missing out has the potential to grab a hold of you and keep on telling its lies everyday so that you commit the sin and start the digging of the hole of shame. Its a great lie that I bought into when I was in my teenage years. 20 years later it feels like it still has a hold on to me every waking moment. I don't know what your husband might have put you through but I'm sorry about what he may have done to you. Please understand that this sin can take a hold onto anybody and is hard to break free, especially with how the current culture says everything is practically a free for all. Nowadays, the family unit is getting more broken and men are being shamed for just being men. It's absolutely stressful where sometimes a pop off is needed, but it doesn't mean that it makes it right. It has taken me about 20 years to understand that I truly needed help for my own pron habits, and even then I am hesitant on giving it up because of how long this garbage has somewhat comforted me in my lonely times. How I wish all these years ago I have gone to the Lord God to help me out instead of giving in to this shameful sin.

[@brettgarandza683]

I haven't committed fornication in 23 days so far. Please pray for me that I can keep up the fight against lust and sexual immorality. Praise and Glory to the Lord Jesus Christ!

[@brittanyjensen6358]

I’ll pray for you

[@brettgarandza683]

Thank you.

[@yestothetruth]

Brett Garandza, I hope you have kept it up. You need to practice self-denial and taking up your cross daily to follow Jesus (Luke 9:23). Please listen to the messages on my playlist called "Crucify The Flesh." It's right on my channel's home page, under "Reference Playlists." I hope they help. Peace to you!

[@daveyjones3016]

I'll pray for you bro and everyone else fighting this fight.

[@K_Yang]

This is 2 years later, whether you’ve conquered it or you’re still struggling with it, know that there is still prayer for you even 2 years later! Much love ❤️❤️

[@charlieheller3319]

I’ve been trapped in sexual sin and lust for many many years. I thank God for Jesus Christ for connecting me to him. The growing faith that he gave me is a gift. As I seek his face and others in Christ, these wants for sexual gratification are kept in check as I give over my life in faith to the one who not only created sex but created me.

[@allanckny]

I never share my opinion on the internet, but I'm in desperate need for God's help. After being born again I'm more aware of the sin in my life. I struggle with pornography and some lustful thoughts. I fight it but often felt defeated and discouraged. It came to a point that I started to hate my sexual desire and consider it a curse that God laid on me. I even think it would be better that I don't have this desire in the first place. This discouragement kill my hope for marriage in the future, cause I'm afraid I will dishonor my future wife. I know maybe nobody will see this. If someone see this please pray for me.

[@brittanyy.1026]

Hi Allen. Thank you for sharing. I’m praying Romans 8 over you. Continue to grow in the knowledge of God and turn to Him even when you fall. Keep your head up and stay alert.

[@yestothetruth]

Allen, please see the videos in my playlist called _"Be Set Free From Sin"_ for help. Peace to you!

[@daveyjones3016]

Stay around believers, find a good wife because the Bible says that it knows there will be sexual temptations in this world so if it effects you this much marry so that you and your wife can be joined in something which is Holy. As for now delete all the "videos" on your devices without looking at the images, just do it. I just did but not of myself I prayed that he give me the strength to do it and it happened.

[@leemcmullan]

Block it on your computer and your phone its that simple. When the devil comes.. resist the enemy and pray. We all have lustful thoughts.. we are SUPPOSED to have sex but in the right time with the right person

[@danieldefonce]

Peace be with you, brother. We are more than conquerors in Christ, as His Beloved, and as His Bride. May Jesus’ “yes” to unconditionally love you and your “yes!” to His perfect love cause you to say a resolute “no” to all false loves (lust) and destructive desires. 👏

[@annmerrie1809]

Still so relevant. God's Word is unchangeable and all powerful, wisdom

[@denzilnorman8800]

Thank you Pastor John I sinned again today but on hearing your message it has sunk in, it scared me. In my weakness I will find the strength from God, my Father. I want to be with Jesus in heaven with all my heart, and with my loved ones to and our Lords people. My back sliding has to stop, I asked God for true repentance. God bless all who are in sexual sin, please pray for each other and ask our Father the Lord Jesus Christ for strength . Don’t give up ever, fight satan and his demons with all your might for he is real, I know. Praise be to our Heavenly Father. 🙏 Lord have mercy on us all who are in this battle.

[@johnduncan7484]

2:09 "Not KNOWING God is the root cause of lust." Amen to that! Biblically the word KNOW is INTIMACY.

[@TheSoundHog]

The root cause of lust is sinful human nature and biology. This statement could not be more false. Even Christ was tempted with lust and every other type of sin.

[@lisapriola7927]

You can still be tempted but know Jesus

[@morgangreenlee2091]

“There is one warfare, it is the warfare of faith!” “You can have your head full of theological knowledge and still go to Hell.” “There is no connection between mere head connection and godliness.” “Hearing they do not hear and seeing they do not see.” “The conviction of things not seen, that is knowledge which liberates from list, the knowledge of faith.” “Abstain from lustfull passions which wage war against your soul.” -1 Peter

[@DonaldGrahamJr]

Well said Meg Beth. God is faithful and He will give us the strength to overcome! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmXh5dsYpZ4fJo

[@iloveandworshipjesus6531]

@@DonaldGrahamJr Can I ask you a question?

[@JoshuaW86]

I feel in my spirit that this is true. I’ve listened to many Christian teachings but this is something I haven’t heard in a long time. Just 100% truth doctrine.

[@josiahblystone1038]

Saved by Grace through Faith in the life death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

[@sethweronski1899]

Grace is a miss translation it should be Devin influence on your heart or the Holy Spirit . From what i understand and i believe The Heavenly Father has shown me

[@gospideygo6061]

I wish they taught this at my high school!

[@Discerner1999]

Go Spidey Go! Unfortunately God was told He was not welcome in our schools many years ago!

[@2ndPigeon]

@@Discerner1999 School teaches you true things. Christian schools teaches you whatever they interpret from the bible.

[@gordonneal6545]

@@Discerner1999 agreed!!!

[@billtalker3843]

@@2ndPigeon That makes no sense, considering most things a public school teaches is laced with government propaganda and lies.

[@2ndPigeon]

@@billtalker3843 So far I know, not where i live.

[@Vlugazoide]

Piper was telling what we needed to hear before many of us were even born

[@HotelCharliHill]

How does a busy wife with kids and tasks to do find time to read the bible? Her self-sacrificing, christ-like husband who loves her and leads her reads it to her at bedtime when she's too tired to hold the book open for herself, and then they talk about it, he explaining anything that needs to be exposited. That's how. Men, by the grace and power of God, be men.

[@cbedford2699]

Amen

[@Christina_320]

Aaaand pretty sure these men don’t exist or are already married ! Grrr 😠

[@MyteeDeeBlok]

Christina Mancuso helllooo, what about the wife in question? Does she not exist , or all like her also married?

[@MariaCastillo-ob5ds]

Hotel CharliHill Use Post it notes all around where she spends time. The fridge, the bathroom mirror, a closet, etc. Be creative!

[@susanhaines3153]

Hotel CharliHill hello. Choices. Dishes or Jesus? Have him read to you Mary and Martha. Fold clothes later. Jesus. Dont eat till you read. God bless. Make wise choices

[@Lazarusrizing]

I feel like it needs to be noted here that he is not saying that a believer can lose their salvation. The man who cried out to Jesus for his son said, "... help my unbelief." Pastor John has been on record many times that the bible is absolutely clear that a born again Christian is secure in his salvation. Which is 100% biblical. Hebrews tells us to labor to enter into His rest. I think this is the battle for faith. But there may be some seemingly "fighting" in their own strength. The ultimate fight is to rest in belief, in Christ because He has already won it all.

[@DisGunnar]

Lazarusrizing what about the scripture that clearly states fornicators will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

[@cherubsasquatch2987]

Lazarusrizing 1 John 5:1 as per mustard seed is the work of God.

[@pgm960]

They can I did

[@leemcmullan]

A believer can 100% lose their salvation.. the devil and all demons believe in Jesus and salvation. They all bow to his Glory. The devil himself believes in Jesus but he GOES against him.. its who are you serving daily? And do you know the Lord? Really know him.

[@jf7243]

1 Pet 2:1 “your life is at stake as you battle the war against lust”. Thankyou, very helpful.

[@jennifermallard465]

Lust is really bad when it leads to sexual sin :( it's not something to take lightly at all

[@landongrace7482]

Jennifer Taylor lust is sexual sin. Lust itself is bad according to Jesus

[@DonaldGrahamJr]

Jennifer Taylor: Amen. This may be a subject of taboo for some people, but there are men & women, both young and old, married and single, who are struggling mightily in the area of sexual purity. The Bible tells us that we should not be ignorant of the enemy's devices. Let’s be intentional about exposing the devil, and help those who are bound in sexual sin realize that the blood of Jesus has the power to break every chain! 🙏🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmXh5dsYpZ4fJo

[@2ndPigeon]

@@landongrace7482 You think Jesus never lusted anyone? Did he have a lack of oxytocin?

[@bughfl]

@@2ndPigeon Trolls are everywhere indeed...

[@jaimiejin7992]

Pastor John, I am so grateful for this and I just want to say thank you to you so much. I am a woman battling sexual sin. And you're right! Unless you've learned to discipline yourself and not succumb to sexual sins, you'll never be free. At some point, I've realized how eerie and creepy it is that my ex-boyfriend was trying to get me back with sex. It's a form of control. Every time he texted me, I felt it was like Satan texting me, trying to get me by my weakness. I know I shouldn't have had sex with him to begin with, and now he feels he has power and control over me. I just have to say no to temptations when temptations come my way. Again thank you so much Pastor John. Your lectures have been most impactful to me.

[@allthelanguages7945]

Jesus saved me from a terrible path. He is lord and I have gone so astray that it took something drastic for him to get my attention and say hey I am here. I have been knocking and knocking and waiting at the door.

[@urielmesenja1040]

I struggle with lust but i do not believe my salvation depends on it at all.The Holy Spirit that convicts me when i slip also assures me that nothing can ever separate me from God. With that said sexual sin is probably the most damaging to our lives while we walk this planet and watching porn and sleeping around comes with great consequence.

[@moses1923]

uriel mesenja I believe if I give in to it long enough I will eventually become a slave to it and become a reprobate so I choice to stay away because that’s not a chance I want to take.

[@MG-hg1sq]

Are you charismatic or something in this direction :/ ?

[@kevinbennett9422]

By this perspective then, every sin we, as true real believers, commit is a sin committed in unbelief. By this ideology you are insinuating that if we believe, if we TRULY believe, we will never sin again and achieve sinless perfection on this Earth. I'll tell you this. The root of lust is our flesh. Not unbelief. In my RELATIONSHIP with God I have still fallen many times and it was never because I did not know him or experience him or have a developed relationship with him... It was because my flesh still wars with my mind and soul. Just as Paul says of himself in Romans. It's never been because I didn't believe in the Glorious risen Jesus Christ.

[@notfat137]

You’re making much more sense pastor John acts like as soon as you believe in Christ the desires of the flesh go away In NO way is that biblical

[@jewishbride5010]

Abba Father, I ask your help not to sexual sin. In agreement with 1 corinthians 6:18 I loose, cast out and cut off all sexual sin coming against the body in my life and those surrounding me upon repentance and no return in my life, in the name and by the blood of Jesus Christ, amen and hallelujah!

[@yestothetruth]

Annelies Bakker, you need to practice self-denial and taking up your cross daily to follow Jesus (Luke 9:23). Please listen to the messages on my playlist called "Crucify The Flesh." It's right on my channel's home page, under "Reference Playlists." I hope they help. Peace to you!

[@Burger-h1j]

I get it. The busier we get with things from this world. The easier before under temptation. The more we keep ourselves busy with things from God. The better chance we have to when the fight over temptation.If you for example know and believe Revelation 21:8.You wil stay away from those sins.For many years I didn't read bible and wasn't even aware or 100% certain that certain things were sins and I certainly didn't know that there are some kinds of sin.That will send you directly to hell and is much more dangerous than other sins. God hates all sin. But definitely hate some kind of Sin more than others.

[@tahaabbady8799]

"Not knowing god is the root of lust" There is a straight line between looking at someone with lust and looking at someone with love. Jesus had lived a life WITHOUT SINNING on earth, and jesus never sinned and never will sin. Jesus was able to look at women with love instead of lust. He knew and knows god and he has always been righteous. In case we are struggling with lust, it is because we are godless. Man, even a catholic will probably agree to what I say based on what I said earlier in this comment. We have to stay close to god and walk with him. I myself ask for a blessing before I go to the toilet or wash my hands or eat my food etc because everything we don't do in the name of god is a sin. Logically since god is totally pure and righteous. And god also tells us to know him in all of our ways. If lust is in our way, then do we know god? Are we really close to him? Do you think god would walk on a path with lust perhaps? Of course not! We have to take gods word seriously and believe me, it is totally NOT wrong to ask for a blessing before you eat, wash your hands, etc. Rather, ir is GOOD to do so.

[@omc-tk2vb]

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

[@mariwright7003]

omc4251 Where’s that from?

[@lesjohn534]

I think it's Rom 4:5

[@aquilaot]

I'm not trying to justify sin. I'm also not trying to say one sin is different from any other sin. The pimp who ask women to go out to make money for him is not different than the man who beats his wife. Sin is sin. This first in Romans 4-5 is a great verse. I read a commentary by Matthew Henry and I would like to get you take on it. Thank you. Romans 4:1-8 Here the apostle proves that Abraham was justified not by works, but by faith. Those that of all men contended most vigorously for a share in righteousness by the privileges they enjoyed, and the works they performed, were the Jews, and therefore he appeals to the case of Abraham their father, and puts his own name to the relation, being a Hebrew of the Hebrews: Abraham our father. Now surely his prerogative must needs be as great as theirs who claim it as his seed according to the flesh. Now what has he found? All the world is seeking; but, while the most are wearying themselves for very vanity, none can be truly reckoned to have found, but those who are justified before God; and thus Abraham, like a wise merchant, seeking goodly pearls, found this one pearl of great price. What has he found, kata sarka - as pertaining to the flesh, that is, by circumcision and his external privileges and performances? These the apostle calls flesh, Php_3:3. Now what did he get by these? Was he justified by them? Was it the merit of his works that recommended him to God's acceptance? No, by no means, which he proves by several arguments. I. If he had been justified by works, room would have been left for boasting, which must for ever be excluded. If so, he hath whereof to glory (Rom_4:2), which is not to be allowed. “But,” might the Jews say, “was not his name made great (Gen_12:2), and then might not he glory?” Yes, but not before God; he might deserve well of men, but he could never merit of God. Paul himself had whereof to glory before men, and we have him sometimes glorying in it, yet with humility; but nothing to glory in before God, 1Co_4:4; Php_3:8, Php_3:9. So Abraham. Observe, He takes it for granted that man must not pretend to glory in any thing before God; no, not Abraham, as great and as good a man as he was; and therefore he fetches an argument from it: it would be absurd for him that glorieth to glory in any but the Lord. II. It is expressly said that Abraham's faith was counted to him for righteousness. What saith the scripture? Rom_4:3. In all controversies in religion this must be our question, What saith the scripture? It is not what this great man, and the other good man, say, but What saith the scripture? Ask counsel at this Abel, and so end the matter, 2Sa_2:18. To the law, and to the testimony (Isa_8:20), thither is the last appeal. Now the scripture saith that Abraham believed, and this was counted to him for righteousness (Gen_15:6); therefore he had not whereof to glory before God, it being purely of free grace that it was so imputed, and having not in itself any of the formal nature of a righteousness, further than as God himself was graciously pleased so to count it to him. It is mentioned in Genesis, upon occasion of a very signal and remarkable act of faith concerning the promised seed, and is the more observable in that it followed upon a grievous conflict he had had with unbelief; his faith was now a victorious faith, newly returned from the battle. It is not the perfect faith that is required to justification (there may be acceptable faith where there are remainders of unbelief), but the prevailing faith, the faith that has the upper hand of unbelief. III. If he had been justified by faith, the reward would have been of debt, and not of grace, which is not to be imagined. This is his argument (Rom_4:4, Rom_4:5): Abraham's reward was God himself; so he had told him but just before (Gen_15:1), I am thy exceeding great reward. Now, if Abraham had merited this by the perfection of his obedience, it had not been an act of grace in God, but Abraham might have demanded it with as much confidence as ever any labourer in the vineyard demanded the penny he had earned. But this cannot be; it is impossible for man, much more guilty man, to make God a debtor to him, Rom_11:35. No, God will have free grace to have all the glory, grace for grace's sake, Joh_1:16. And therefore to him that worketh not - that can pretend to no such merit, nor show any worth or value in his work, which may answer such a reward, but disclaiming any such pretension casts himself wholly upon the free grace of God in Christ, by a lively, active, obedient faith - to such a one faith is counted for righteousness, is accepted of God as the qualification required in all those that shall be pardoned and saved. Him that justifieth the ungodly, that is, him that was before ungodly. His former ungodliness was no bar to his justification upon his believing: ton asebē - that ungodly one, that is, Abraham, who, before his conversion, it should seem, was carried down the stream of the Chaldean idolatry, Jos_24:2. No room therefore is left for despair; though God clears not the impenitent guilty, yet through Christ he justifies the ungodly. IV. He further illustrates this by a passage out of the Psalms, where David speaks of the remission of sins, the prime branch of justification, as constituting the happiness and blessedness of a man, pronouncing blessed, not the man who has no sin, or none which deserved death (for then, while man is so sinful, and God so righteous, where would be the blessed man?) but the man to whom the Lord imputeth not sin, who though he cannot plead, Not guilty, pleads the act of indemnity, and his plea is allowed. It is quoted from Psa_32:1, Psa_32:2, where observe, 1. The nature of forgiveness. It is the remission of a debt or a crime; it is the covering of sin, as a filthy thing, as the nakedness and shame of the soul. God is said to cast sin behind his back, to hide his face from it, which, and the like expressions, imply that the ground of our blessedness is not our innocency, or our not having sinned (a thing is, and is filthy, though covered; justification does not make the sin not to have been, or not to have been sin), but God's not laying it to our charge, as it follows here: it is God's not imputing sin (Rom_4:8), which makes it wholly a gracious act of God, not dealing with us in strict justice as we have deserved, not entering into judgment, not marking iniquities, all which being purely acts of grace, the acceptance and the reward cannot be expected as debts; and therefore Paul infers (Rom_4:6) that it is the imputing of righteousness without works. 2. The blessedness of it: Blessed are they. When it is said, Blessed are the undefiled in the way, blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, etc., the design is to show the characters of those that are blessed; but when it is said, Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, the design is to show what that blessedness is, and what the ground and foundation of it. Pardoned people are the only blessed people. The sentiments of the world are, Those are happy that have a clear estate, and are out of debt to man; but the sentence of the word is, Those are happy that have their debts to God discharged. O how much therefore is it our interest to make it sure to ourselves that our sins are pardoned! For this is the foundation of all other benefits. So and so I will do for them; for I will be merciful, Heb_8:12.

[@jirensentry7609]

When I listened to this I truly knew it was for me not simply because I have been struggling with lust, thus with unbelief, but strangely also because Tony said that John preached this in 1988... Just before I liked this podcast, the number of likes was 988. I know it really doesn't mean anything but how many liked this teaching, but I wanna use it as if the number was 1988 - when this was preached as encouragement.

[@neidreamed]

Thank you for spreading the gospel this helps me

[@GuidedbyCrows]

The fruits of the Spirit are self control, peace, joy. Delight in the Spirit, delight in the knowledge of the truth, delight in the hope and promises, take pleasure in the Spirit with dance, song and praise.

[@staticelect.789]

To all (believer or not), "THE FINAL JUDGEMENT," is at hand, know that what you choose and accept for your spirit (including your actions in the carnal), will be your eternal fate... You must be very cautious how you choose to live from here on out! Please there are no lukewarm heavenly bodies in Heaven!!! Choose now, in your heart and spirit, righteousness or evil?!!!

[@Ethiokarate1]

Great post. I really appreciate Pastor John Piper's message here.

[@thebumblebeemovie3514]

I’ve been battling with the temptation to give in to unbelief and sexual behavior for a minute now. Thank the Lord He’s been getting me more excited about studying the Bible and the teachings involved in it as well as giving me questions to explore. I knew sexual sin was wrong but I got curious as to why it was so dangerous, dangerous enough for people to say it’s like death and to run immediately from it.

[@susannavisser7939]

i do agree with most of what you say, but to me having faith and having knowledge is not the same. So many people do “believe” and go to church and Bible Study, but they refuse to accept that sleeping with their boy/ girlfriend is a sin. So they do have faith( they believe), but they do not have knowlewdge of what God’s word actually say, nor are they obedient. Am i interpreting it correctly?

[@yestothetruth]

Faith implies obedience. See the examples in Hebrews 11. All the people did God's will, they obeyed Him in some matter, and for that they are presented to us as examples of people who acted "by faith." James 2 also speaks about works that accompany true faith vs the "faith of devils". James isn't talking about works of the Law, but works or deeds of faith, what a person does out of a heart that loves God and his ways. 1 John 2:3-4 3 This is how we know that we know Him: if we keep his commandments. 4 One who says, “I know him,” and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. See also: Disobedience is Unbelief facebook.com/yestothetruth/posts/1479877982091120 The Essence of Faith yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/03/the-essence-of-faith.html Peace to you!

[@garyjasco3072]

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[@garyjasco3072]

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[@EthanDyTioco]

The podcasts that are hard to listen to are usually the most important ones

[@_Moses_The_Servant]

To be honest, lust negatively affects every single thing in my life. I get tempted, and this temptation, seems to consume me the entire days. I have my days where I feel encouraged and empowered by God to stand upright and do His will, the other days I'm doing the complete opposite. I'm struggling so bad, and I feel like I'm letting God down. I know the scriptures, I feel like that's the worst part. Knowing the scriptures, knowing the many promises of God. How much He loves me. How much he cares about me and all of you reading this... It's the worst to know the truth and still rebel. I know I can do better, but I'm not... My lust is destroying me. It's taking my focus away from my beautiful fiance. It's taking my focus away from my career and my family. Just one lustful thought causes me to not only look up pornography, but takes me even deeper into homosexuality. Yes. I said it. It'll start with lust, then p***, next thing you know I'm watching men that have gotten surgies to look like women engaging in Sodomy with other men. To makenit worse, they even look like real women; almost like I habe some mental illness of some sort... I feel disgusting... Stting in the bathroom for hours, and my fiance is cleaning and cooking 🥺 Some may laugh at this, but I'm being 100% real. I feel so bad, looking in her eyes, knowing that if I told her, she wouldn't leave. No. She'd be devastated though... That is killing me. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME! PLEASE!

[@Fruitpunchyearsago]

I'm praying for you, maybe you should tell someone, like a pastor

[@peaceetuk2373]

Hello there.. Something like this needs a practical method to be free.. It's not just avout prayer alone, it's about what you do after praying.. What are the contents of the things you see? Movies..? Browsing sites? Pictures..? If this things are filthy or contains a touch of filth like immoral scenes, surely you'll be bound by the things you're trying to escape from.. Clear your phones from things like this, stay away from certain kind of movies that can stir up these things, watch what your eyes feeds on, instead spend more time reading your Bible and getting clean.. What of the places you go? Do you go to places where the people around you talk dirty things or do dirty things? Do you have dirty kind of conversations with people? Stop hanging out with those kind of people, stop being in places where you'll be tempted to listen to those kinds of conversation.. Rather, work time more around godly people that their words have been seasoned with salt. Above all.. Have a good relationship with God which comes from having to hear God daily from your Bible and people that preached the true gospel.. Be intentional about getting free.. Remember 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil.

[@peaceetuk2373]

And I also believe you should talk to someone about this.. Can we?

[@greganderson2239]

Stop worrying, you’re saved by faith not works. Works is a result of faith but you’re not perfect nor ever will be. Paul describes exactly what you’re going through. Romans 7:15- For I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. So it’s a constant battle and God knows this, that’s why Jesus came because it’s impossible for us to be perfect. We fall all the time in many ways but you get up because you trust in Jesus and you try again. Amen 🙏

[@_Moses_The_Servant]

@@greganderson2239 I recently gave my heart to God. Thanks for the prayers 🙏

[@briansalazar7397]

Most valuable message today! Amen

[@ErnestoEleonora]

Thank you pastor......this is serieus business..not easy, one of the most difficult sin .....

[@aussiesoulsurfer553]

I was led to believe these desires go away when you get married. It is a constant battle of the flesh daily.

[@yestothetruth]

AussieSoulSurfer, you need to practice self-denial and taking up your cross daily to follow Jesus (Luke 9:23). Please listen to the messages on my playlist called "Crucify The Flesh." It's right on my channel's home page, under "Reference Playlists." I hope they help. Peace to you!

[@jordancore5724]

It’s bad to lust after your wife?

[@BigRigJeffro]

I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from sin. So if I go to hell when I die, does that mean Jesus lied? Jesus wasn’t strong enough to cover my sins when I prayed every day to free me from this iniquity?

[@yestothetruth]

God expects people to come clean witn Him and forsake their sins. That's the basis for salvation from sin. Now a reality of still sinning does not reflect salvation from sin. Sin is a death trap. Salvation means being set free from that death trap. God is waiting on the sinner to repent. Praying for deliverance will lead to no results without complete surrender to God. James 4:7-8 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

[@bonesport529]

"A man after Gods own heart" David and Bathsheba? Passions come and go, it's growing in God (and the knowledge of God) which helps the believer stand strong. I don't agree with the premise that lust stems from not knowing God, that will bring condemnation. Obedience yes, that is the bridge that gets us further down the road to a life that is pleasing to God

[@muwongeevanspaul2918]

Pastor John, I don't know u, u don't know me. Dear friend and a brother in Christ, I'm not ashamed to tell u my name because if am requesting u to put me in prayer, its better u confess my name before the Lord. Am Evans. Pray for me, over the exact very issue. However, if there b a chance for me to overcome such evil, let me use it from today. Please pray for me.

[@yestothetruth]

Evans, I pray you can read this comment and be blessed in what you take from it. Be deliberate to put God's word in you. He will guide you in all! Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” All you need to approach God is to see eye to eye with Him about sin, repent and pursue God's ways (have faith in Jesus / follow Jesus) with all your heart. Be immersed in his words. John 6:63 It is the spirit who gives life. The flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and are life. John 8:31-32 31 Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.*” * Free from sin, see verses 34-36. The Good News of salvation is freedom from sin. Not just freedom from sinful behaviors, but purity of heart to live by love (Matthew 5:8, 1 Timothy 1:5, Psalm 24:3-4 vs Mark 7:21-23). And the person who is saved is removed from under the power of the devil (Acts 26:18, 2 Timothy 2:26) and from the path that leads to death to be put on the path that leads to eternal life (Romans 6:23, Matthew 7:13-14). Psalm 139:23-24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. This will happen: Romans 6:18 Being made free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. Remember these: John 14:15, 21 15 If you love me, keep my commandments. 21 The one who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. And the one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and will reveal myself to him. 1 John 5:3-4 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, 4 because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. Luke 5:31-32 31 Jesus answered them, “Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” The call to repentance to be forgiven of past sins and reconciled to God is given with such directions: James 1:21-22 21 Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. James 4:8-10 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Lament, mourn, and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you. God supplies all that is needed in terms of power to live for Him. It's by his grace properly understood (Titus 2:11-14, Romans 6:1-2, 12-15, 1 Peter 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:2-11, James 4:6-10). I pray these help also: True Repentance kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmqbmHyVjpumZ9E Crucify the Flesh kzbin.info/aero/PLQKBVZh0-tlKdbQIK0XeRx9dpcPT-EJzE Be encouraged and may you find life and peace (Romans 8:6)!

[@benvinda00]

i will pray for you too Evans

[@DonaldGrahamJr]

MUWONGE EVANS PAUL: This may be a subject of taboo for some people, but there are men & women, both young and old, married and single, who are struggling mightily in the area of sexual purity. The Bible tells us that we should not be ignorant of the enemy's devices. Let’s be intentional about exposing the devil, and help those who are bound in sexual sin realize that the blood of Jesus has the power to break every chain! 🙏🏾 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmXh5dsYpZ4fJo

[@germanboy5392]

Only thing we need to do is submit 100% to the Holy Spirit....we can't do it ourselves.......it's so easy.....just submit heart and soul....

[@andrewryan2559]

And mind

[@craigd9896]

I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some other elements of God's Laws and how to follow them. 1. Leviticus 25:44 states that I may possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighbouring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians? 2. I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her? 3. I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of Menstrual uncleanliness - Lev.15: 19-24. The problem is how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offence. 4. When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odour for the Lord - Lev.1:9. The problem is my neighbours. They claim the odour is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them? 5. I have a neighbour who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself, or should I ask the police to do it? 6. A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an abomination, Lev. 11:10, it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this? Are there 'degrees' of abomination? 7. Lev. 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle-room here? 8. Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev. 19:27. How should they die? 9. I know from Lev. 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves? 10. My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev.19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? Lev.24:10-16. Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair, like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14) I know you have studied these things extensively and thus enjoy considerable expertise in such matters, so I'm confident you can help. Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging

[@mirjanaskoric3385]

I don't think root cause of lust is not knowing God or unbelief.... Lust is just a very hard fight. Has nothing to do with belief and love for Jesus. Lust is the enemy.

[@chifundompokosa1313]

Mirjana Skoric keep praying hard my dear friend you will overcome it, James 4vs 7 submit yourselves therefore to God ,Resist the devil and he will flee from you!

[@GoodlifeTruth]

It is. A proper and fresh view of the majesty of Jesus makes the appeal of lust dry. When our hearts are saturated by the revelation of His love and His promises; when we feast upon Him and draw joy and pleasure from deep wells of our salvation, the grip of lust is lost. Lust allures because the eyes are beginning to wander. They are no more transfixed on that glorious revelation of God in Christ Jesus. Psa 36.9 with you is the fountain of life. In your light we see light In the presence of God there is fulness of joy and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.

[@notfat137]

@@GoodlifeTruth this is stupid.... You’re implying that believers in Christ are sinless Meaning there are no believers in Christ Are you actually thinking about what you’re saying Why in the world would Jesus die for our sins if as soon as we believe in Him we can’t sin anyway ? THERE’D BE NOTHING TO DIE FOR WOULD THERE? You’re saying “Jesus, I know you’re the all powerful and eternal God and I accept what you did for me on Calvary, but it wasn’t enough, Satan has overpowered you. The bible says “where sin did abound, grace did so much more abound” Don’t listen to false teachers

[@Texasguy316]

@@notfat137 You’re wrong. The “grip” of lust is gone. Not lust in general. The lustful thoughts or temptations may come, but the grip it has will be forever gone. Wisdom of Christ releases me from the grips of sin. Not sin. But the dominion of it. Constantly lusting and committing sexual sin is a sign of no knowledge or love for Christ. At the very least it’s a shallow immature faith, but I would doubt it.

[@CowboyFantastic007]

“Warnings are precious” - John Piper

[@DomantasLazdauskas]

can someone pray for me? i stopped doing it

[@tessalogan586]

Now i have an aircraft above my house while commenting! This happens daily, Satan will distract you from God's word at any length!!! Yes the sinner that i am i cannot and will not stop loving God!!! Have Mercy on us Father

[@Christina_320]

It says somewhere in the bible about getting married so you don’t burn with sexual lust. So , I pray for a husband and he never comes 🤷🏻‍♀️, five years later . Oh but all my friends get married right and don’t struggle with it go figure . I love God but it’s just so irritating ya know . 😠😔

[@vincentandrews301]

God knows the right time for us. Patience is needed.

[@Christina_320]

Vincent Andrews Hmm true but waiting sucks ya know, it’s gets old after years and years ... but thanks for the support.

[@yestothetruth]

@@Christina_320 Did you get my reply to you on another video by any chance? I shared a message about prayer (some guidance) and God's grace and the state of this world.

[@Christina_320]

YesToTheTruth Hi I just saw this thank you. What comment did you leave ? In what video? Perhaps I didn’t see it.

[@yestothetruth]

@@Christina_320 Good morning! Thanks for the confirmation. That's quite telling to me about how KZbin comments work. It was the "Ten Words of Counsel for Single People" video. I think your comment will show on top when you go to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLPXmx_p6mbd80 If not, you have to display the comments in chronological order with the "newest first" option and then scroll down to five months ago.

[@notfat137]

1 thesollonians 5 : “like the gentiles who do not know God” Doesn’t mean anyone who thinks lustful thoughts also doesnt believe in Gid that’s stupid Believers in Christ cannot lose their salvation

[@MG-hg1sq]

They can fall. Yes, the real ones wont do it and gonna get save.

[@davidcortez552]

Absolutely love this!!!

[@achukagirma1131]

Wowww 5:27 I needed to hear that ♥ 🙏 God is Good Holy Is You Our Father In Heaven

[@charlievanspock9868]

Diffenitly need to resist every temptation as hard as we can.

[@AbaloneKid]

USE ON MOVIE VIDEOS Is there a MOVIE that tells us? John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. WHY? "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"; Romans 3:23 "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23 JESUS HAD TO DIE! "But God commends his love for us, so that when we are still sinners, Christ died for us.9 Much more now, being justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him." Romans 5: 8-9 "Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that he was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures." 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 WHY? REASON (God The Son's Blood Was Sinless. Only He could pay our sins price (death)! "For this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins." Mt.26: 28 (See also 1 Corinthians 11: 25; 2 Cor 3: 6) '' And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission (of sins). Hebrews 9:22 " For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.." Hebrews 10:14 GOD'S GIFT TO ALL WHO COME TO THE CROSS OF CHRIST IN FAITH Ephesians 2: 8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." 2 Corinthians 6:2 " For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Romans 10: 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

[@KOIFishcat]

The battle happens but it is not yours.

[@noahfletcher3089]

I really needed this ive repented but im battling lust constantly im making improvements tho!

[@yestothetruth]

Please see the videos in my playlist called _Be Set Free From Sin_ for help. Peace to you!

[@confinisher67]

As we fill our belly with our pride over those fighting sexual lust. Lets not forget our own. Desiring anything above what God has graciously provided is also a lust.

[@vidaacheampong2563]

That's not exactly true having desires is not a sin

[@AutismDude32]

Please help me and please pray for me i have intrusive thoughts i have had sexual morally wrong things happen to me from a early age =( Im a christian and i try to live a good life in the way that jesus and god want me to. Im 32 years old with mild autism and i am proud to be autistic =)

[@reymiles5275]

Lust is the worst. Cuz its constantly put in ur face, constantly ariund u, so easy to fall into it. U wud need to be in the middle of nowhere in order to obstain from any impure thoughts, even then u may fail. We need God, Jesus Christ is the ONLY way. Its definately a never ending battle! As Jesus said, "those who endure till the end, shalm he saved"! God please help us all! 🙏🙏

[@yestothetruth]

You need to practice self-denial and taking up your cross daily to follow Jesus (Luke 9:23). You have to endure to the end, but that does not mean your experience can only be of a permanent struggle with lust. You can have victory. You can have the upper hand, that's what I am saying. You can stand and not be at risk of falling into sin any minute on any day, even in this increasingly godless world. And that happens when you have crucified your flesh so as to walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16, 24). The grace of God is what empowers you to walk that walk of faith that pleases God (Titus 2:11-14). Listen to the messages on my playlist called "Crucify The Flesh." It's right on my channel's home page, under "Reference Playlists." I hope they help. Peace to you!

[@GuidedbyCrows]

Delight in the Word, delight in the Spirit, delight in the promises, then you will not run after the flesh.

[@Dispensational_David]

According to Piper and Calvinists, if we have enough faith then we can apparently live sinlessly. Christ died knowing we could not be perfectly faithful. Piper’s doctrine that sinful living can cause us to not be saved is an insult to the sacrifice of Christ

[@newyorknight]

Every breath should always to be on Christ.

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

Amen 🙏

[@michaelcoatney2568]

Makes biblical (reasonable) and thus, perfect sense and the increasingly debased, debauched condition of this sex-infatuated, godless nation (the "church" incl) bears it out! Laodicea or Thyatira but Philadelphia we are not! Come quickly Lord Jesus. Amen and amen.

[@memyselfandi4581]

I honestly feel we are set up to fail ..the odds stacked against us and God isn't concerned he expects us to do it ourselves or else praying for a cure for lust could be the same as praying for a something else like an ailment so why dosent God grant answers of prayer for things like getting rid of lust because I have done EVERYTHING renouncing lust and fornication/ pornography and fasting with diligent prayer nothing is strong enough and God makes me really mad at his attitude toward it which is basically fight it yourself and somehow scriptures are supposed to help but they don't for so many people

[@jaybrick8973]

We supposed to marry to keep from burning that is part of the solution

[@moses1923]

Keeping trusting in God this is a war I’m at the point to where I would rather burn with my lust than give into it and serve satan I can still love and serve God even if he doesn’t take my lust away.I haven’t masturbated or watched porn in over 2 years now.If I can do it with the help of the Holy Spirit so can you.

[@yestothetruth]

Rob oshea, take a look at this article: yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/09/struggling-with-lust-message-for-men.html But bear in mind that the fact that you could easily go into putting blame on God when it may just be that you don't understand your battle will hinder you from advancing into a relationship with God and having victory over sin. So, you want to humble yourself before God and let go of that blaming attitude, too. Peace to you!

[@conyu8038]

@@jaybrick8973 I did that. I married and then when things went rough, my husband left me. Now I'm not sure what to do because I don't know if it's wrong to get divorced.

[@yestothetruth]

@@conyu8038 I recommend you lookup this message on KZbin: _"Born Again Through Repentance And Faith"_ by Zac Poonen. You can start listening at 23:38. It will show you the way to come into a relationship with God and have his guidance in every aspect of your life. I suggest you make pursuing that relationship with God your priority. It will be better to follow God's precise direction than to listen to people's thoughts about what you should do. Get to the place where you can hear from God directly what He wants you to do going forward. Have a heart to be obedient to God out of love for God and He will strengthen you for anything He calls you to do. Peace to you!

[@AJTramberg]

Like so many of Pipers messages Ive heard, this one also contradicts his other messages on eternal security, perseverance of the saints, and osas. I agree with the general obedience part of this message. However, I dont agree that lust (sin) is indicative of unbelief. If so, nobody believes. Bathsheba anyone? Solomon had 300 concubines. David and Solomon didnt believe? I think Pipers extrapolation of the verse is a stretch.

[@landongrace7482]

Aaron Frampton i think he’s saying living in sexual sin is unbelief. And idk how you could argue against that seeing how the Bible says living in sin will not lead to the kingdom many times

[@kevinbennett9422]

Yeah something is wrong with this ideology! By his perspective then, every sin we, as true real believers, commit is a sin committed in unbelief. By this ideology he is insinuating that if we believe, if we TRULY believe, we will never sin again and achieve sinless perfection on this Earth.

[@NunyaBitness-xq9ed]

What exactly was the point in creating such an extremely powerful sexual desire within each human only to use that particular sexual desire, external conscious torture as the punishment, against that person if they give into it? God knows how powerful sexual desires are and that those sexual desires extend far beyond physical needs, such as needs for affection, love, true intimacy, and more! Yet, He creates this desire in all of us and slaps us and tell us to not want this?! Or if weee weak He will torture us in all eternity with a conscious torture of hell fire?

[@301larussomusic]

This is a battle and it’s time to fight back.

[@yestothetruth]

Please see the videos in my playlist called _Be Set Free From Sin_ for help. Peace to you!

[@edsbored]

Wow “not knowing God is the root cause of lust.” To lust is to have no faith in God.

[@johnarthur9335]

Is me John Arthur thanks for this videos ...great channel of truth

[@defendingthefaith.7889]

Saved people sin. They cannot commit the unforgivable sin. Because they are in belief. Not a ticket to sin. But once one repents. They realize they are sinners. And are wrong. And will follow Jesus. Then sanctification starts. We will never be sinless in this flesh. If you believe. You salvation is secure.

[@escajedac2740]

"THE F I G H T OF F A I T H" I hope and have faith In Jesus name I pray In God I trust Amen

[@yestothetruth]

Hear this message here at 24:46 to strengthen your faith: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in_Ulouoj6yFl8U Peace to you!

[@AJTramberg]

I think that's an odd interpretation of 1 Thessalonians 4:5. If you lust you dont know God? John Piper doesnt know God? Hes never lusted? Well what about lying, coveting, boasting, drunkenness? Did David not lust? We lust for the same reasons we sin at all. My understanding is that we all sin, but unlike the pagans, the Christian doesn't embrace the sin. The Christian fights sin and repents.

[@yestothetruth]

I recommend you lookup on KZbin two to the point messages by Zac Poonen: _"Salvation From Sin"_ (about 27 mn) and _"True Repentance"_ (about 25 mn). Victory over the power of sin is possible by God's grace. The Christian is equipped to *overcome* sin and must overcome (Revelation 2:7). Peace to you!

[@dalamnongbri109]

So .. plz Pray for me i am Dalam . So hard battle to the sexual in me .. 🙏So.. Plz Pray for me .. yes i win In The Name of JESUS CHRIST in Nazareth .. yes i win.😰

[@yestothetruth]

Please see the videos in my playlist called _Be Set Free From Sin_ for help. It is God's grace that will help you overcome sin and live a new life that is pleasing to Him (Titus 2:11-14). But it starts with repentance first, in the right way that God expects. Peace to you!

[@thomasricardo9833]

Wouldn't that be true for any sin?

[@bruceg.6282]

Yes I agree. Every sin is difficult to overcome. Sexual sin and lust can range from committing adultery and watching pornography to looking at a girl in the mall (or even in church) who is dressed provocatively. Greed, pride, envy, love of self (and every sin) all have their own parameters. That's why our savior had to pay such a heavy, heavy, price. But He paid it for all of us.

[@robraver]

well yes. maybe the sexual sin is worse in that you physically involve another? 'the two become one flesh' ? I dont get too caught up on the subject. Been there and done that. It results in nothing but ruin. God never gives us these rules to destroy our 'fun'.

[@ifeawosika966]

@@robraver look at the broken families. Single mothers and single fathers. Sexual immorality produces homes where children struggle and causes life of poverty. Not only that, it opens doors for demons to affect our lives. This sort of thing is very real. There is a cause for everything. Thing is...what does sexual sin do for us? Nothing at all

[@seanbrunson6509]

The Curse of Balaam has overaken a lot of people. If you want to know what that is read Numbers chapter 22-25.

[@TheCreepypro]

help us to be faithful Lord

[@MantaAugh]

So if you think of inproper sex and can't stop it because you don't have a spouse yet or never will have a spouse and instead have a big longing for sex and can't stop the toughts than you say you don't believe in God - please people God is to good for that, yust remember that, God is only righteousnes and he will heal you when it's time if you believe in his righteousnes. Don't let this preacher scare you

[@andycampsall3832]

Wow that was a powerful message

[@seanhoffmeyer442]

Does anyone else feel that this is dangerously close to faith + works? It sounds like he’s trying to say “if you lust you do not know God,” and in that case I don’t believe anyone can know God because lust does not go away even for believers.

[@lexluther919]

while we in this body til the day he saves you where you dont even have the desire.. you lose interest...can fall back time to time but its not knowing if you ask for forgiveness you be o.k but continue as you will not be forgiven...this will keep you from the slave sin keeps you in

[@cherubsasquatch2987]

1 John 5:1 u are preaching faith plus works galationally. Christ said it is the Spirit that gives Life, the flesh is no help at all.

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Praise GOD...

[@natfelton7586]

So if we are trying to break free of lust, do we believe? Are we saved if we try and try to get free of it?

[@creationworldtrading]

Beautiful

[@angloaust1575]

No easy answers Both married and single situations Have their problems However it's only temporal No sex in the eternal

[@waynejeez5620]

What this does is cause us to focus even MORE on the flesh, which is the WORST thing to do. By now, we should know what happens when we do "anything". We learned that as children. Christ has done all that HE has done, so that our "attention" is now on HIM; the Savior. A minister's "response-ability", is to "redirect themselves and others to the LORD. Once a person has "believed" (John 3:16), then the "union" between that person and God is restored. God gave His Son to be the "Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world." WHATEVER that person does, they now have to "report back to the Lord", by "confessing their sins", so the Savior can "forgive them of their sins"(I John 1:9). That is the first and most important step. Confessing our sins to the Lord, is also a part of doing God's will. A minister's role is to help the person to "function" within the new "Vine/branch union" (John 15:1-5). God wants us to simply "do His will".

[@johndelong5574]

Jesus said CHOP IT OFF! Ive never seen anyone discuss this otion.Why do you suppose that is?

[@yestothetruth]

Because of this reality of false teachers that the same people you are talking about can't possibly address or may only do so in hypocrisy. cf. 1 John 4:1, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

[@gyroxaver6897]

I’m not doing that.

[@tonneleighanna4186]

Those that led others to it with drugs of error pay the price. Its written. What does the world do? They honor them.

[@notfat137]

pastor John acts like as soon as you believe in Christ the desires of the flesh go away and you become perfect and sinless, we are NOT Jesus In NO way is that biblical As long as the Holy Spirit is convicting you, make sure you keep beating active against the chains on the Evil one, so you have spiritual dynamite against him

[@matthewarmbruster6514]

Jesus loves you guys, let me know if you have any questions about God

[@moses1923]

Matthew Armbruster I do

[@panagiotiskostastheoktisto6709]

You shall not prevail your war on this good world nothing will beat what is true before you and stands and withstands and no weapons formed against this good world no from itself not from other i second that witness of what is good is greater then what is on the good world thank the good all mighty that only by that truth can save me even with no knowledge of my own

[@benitojohngenitojr.5608]

The Serpents Like Selfish Proud Merciless Hypocrites Likes to Think about the Sins of the World Which Made Their Minds and Hearts to become Merciless Hell to the Sinners.They Think about the Sins of others while They are Sinners Themselves.Just be the Love GOD in Christ to others so that you can not Think Merciless Hell to others.

[@sportingscratchers3192]

Not by works but by faith , doesnt loyalty to your wife fall under the category of good works?

[@yestothetruth]

Yes, it does. And failure to be faithful to one's spouse opens the door to adultery of which it is said that those who do such a thing will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Faith implies faithful obedience to God which is an expression of love for God (John 14:15, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 5:3). People need to seek and find God while He may be found (Isaiah 55:6-7, James 4:7-8).

[@datchet11]

Should I still have a problem with this sin after claiming to be a Christian after 5 years?

[@easternmcg]

You should be worried. Remember, all is not lost! You have an advocate in Christ Jesus our Lord! Run to Him for forgiveness! Regain that hatred for your sin! Only He can cause you to obey His commands. You cannot do it. You must already know this, as you and I fail daily. You must give up your effort. Stop trying. Run to Christ because only He can conquer sin in our lives. God bless you. Please repent and turn to Him.

[@yestothetruth]

datchet11 Please lookup on KZbin two to the point messages by Zac Poonen: _Salvation From Sin_ and _True Repentance._ See also my video _Be Set Free From Sin_ for help to overcome (Revelation 2:7). Peace to you!

[@kimkirby3563]

Thank you for sharing.

[@tonytackett3843]

What do you say to the believer that fears the rath of God because of there lust .You message is well intentioned but false . Lust is a habbit , a desire , a choice .Chistians can struggle to .Repent , rebuke , speaking against lust helps to divert my thoughts of lust .pray for me that I can defeat this temptation .

[@craigdrury4756]

Grumbling is a sin

[@alancharlesstephens7036]

Do modern day Essau's go to Hell, and lose their salvation?

[@MG-hg1sq]

Siining makes you heart harder, read Luke 8, 13. These are peoples, where the seed fall on stone, which fallen by tempation, its dangerous to play in known sin.

[@kennypowers17]

Cool... in the first minute I learned no one is going to heaven according to John.

[@2ndPigeon]

Dirtnap for everybody. Just the way I want it after years of being old and miserable.

[@notfat137]

😂😂 thank you He’s teaching you can loose your salvation As long as the Holy Spirit convicts you, you are in Christ