“I don’t care what God says. I don’t care what Mom and Dad say. I don’t care what’s right or wrong. I’m a MAN. I’ve got desires. I’ve got needs. And besides, I want it!”
Sound familiar? Of course, some of the things you and I lust after aren’t even sexual. Maybe what you crave is that promotion, that raise, or just winning at work. Dreams of money and prestige start to consume your mind and overwhelm your soul. Or maybe it’s something material: that big house, that shiny new car, that sweet boat. You wake up thinking about them, try all day to figure out how you can get them, then drift off to sleep at night dreaming about them.
Whatever you lust after, it takes every ounce of restraint you can muster to hold yourself back from plowing headlong after it. Why? Because just like Samson, lust makes even the strongest man weak.
Get in the habit of pointing your feet away from temptation—and turning your eyes away from it. What are you doing going out looking for trouble anyway? Don’t put yourself in that position. Practice common sense and good judgment—unlike Samson. Know your weaknesses. And shore up your defenses.
The above was taken from an 11 day devotional on the bible app. Ever accomplished something and said I'm glad I got that done....or I don't really need help I can do it on my own...or I want that new car, or computer or boat...the list could go on and on. The truth is nothing we ever do or accomplish is a result of anything we did...god did the work, give him the credit. Don't lust after things you don't need or lust after recognition for something god really deserves the glory for...Jesus did the ultimate work on Calvary, he paid the price all to him we owe! All to him I owe! Nothing I have accomplished in the past present or future is a result of anything I did, but is the spirit of the living god dwelling In me. I long for his help and presence!
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