The Seductive Power Of Desire | Guard Your Heart #2 | Pastor Lutzer

You are listening to "The Seductive Power Of Desire," sermon two from the series, "Guard Your Heart: Sexual Purity in a Media Culture."
The problem isn’t “out there.” It’s in our own homes-the homes of Christians. We invite our desires to deceive us, and when we act on them, we sin. And sin leads to death.
In chapter four of the book of James, he gives us ten commands to keep us from the sins that ensnare us. The commands can be boiled down to three over-arching directives to follow each morning before you get out of bed: Submit completely to God, resist the devil continually, and confess your sins thoroughly.
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
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[@lindahall1083]

Thank you to Pastor Lutzer for addressing sexual sin/addiction in greater length! And addressing pornography. It isn't preached enough. It's a spiritual cancer that kills from the inside out, destroying lives and marriages. I only hear it casually mentioned in sermons - like putting an herb in a pot of soup. My first husband was consumed with that addiction, narcissism and disability from M.S. I couldn't get him real help because of the narcissism and I couldn't leave (finally did after 34 years) because of his disability. The thought of pornography makes me tremble inside. It breaks my heart.

[@MoodyChurchMedia]

Linda, thanks for sharing your story here. You're so right; pornography is a destructive, dangerous pattern of sin. When we love what God loves, we also hate the sin what He hates. We pray God's blessing on you as you continue to find healing and restoration in this season. If you'd like to pray with someone or get further resources for your walk, feed free to give us a call at 800-215-5001. Blessings.

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[@lindapowell670]

2 years ago this was posted and I'm just now at the age 54 realize wen i was a child some type of evil and I think generational sin passed down to me?? I now see shadows and this evil waiting for me to sin to get in and will this grow in power and strength thru my addiction?? I have NEVER HEARD ANYTHING CLOSE TO WAT YOU TEACH AND ITS SO CLEAR IDK WHY THEY READ FROM THE BIBLE BUT DONT EXPLAIN! I'm SORRY I KNOW I AM A GREAT SINNER IN NEED OF JESUS AND HIS SALVATION I STRUGGLE PARTLY BECUZ I WONT LET GO? Just a little bit why hold on to this sin in my heart knowing God won't hear me if I hold on to sin invite desires to deceive even myself !! Pray for me plz

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Thank you so much for sharing Linda. Jesus said that it's the poor in spirit--who know they need God-who will inherit the kingdom of heaven. Jesus welcomes us where we are and will take us all the way to the finish line. To learn more about Pastor Lutzer's teaching on generational sin, check out this short article: www.moodymedia.org/articles/are-there-generational-sins-and-curses/. We pray that you will find freedom in Christ from any generational sin. We pray for grace as you renounce all personal and familial sins and claim lasting forgiveness in Christ. Your church has a key role in walking with you and providing care and accountability. You're welcome to call Moody Church Media at 800-215-5001 for further prayer or encouragement.

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Goodness me! How and why would a father introduce his son to pornography? I mean what kind of father would he be? Did that boy's mother knew?