Q&A_2.I have been defeated in sexual thoughts in my mind and body. How could I repent from these....

Sunil PoonenNovember 21, 20248mWatch on YouTube

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Teens Meeting - Question And Answer - Sunil Poonen Question 2_I have been defeated in sexual thoughts in my mind and body. How could I repent from these thoughts? - Sunil Poonen Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com

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The speaker addresses the struggle with sexual thoughts, advising that the focus should be on restoring fellowship with God rather than just conquering sin. True repentance involves tears and a desire to never separate from God again, which is achieved through God's power and the Holy Spirit. The message emphasizes that a righteous person is defined by their ability to fall seven times and rise up seven times, and the greatest sin to guard against is discouragement and condemnation.

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How do I repent from sexual thoughts?Addressing a common struggle for teenagers and young people, the speaker explains how to repent from and overcome sexual defeat in the mind and body.

Seeing sin as a power outage with GodInstead of focusing merely on conquering sin, view it as bringing a poison pill and a power outage into your relationship with God that cuts the wire between you and him.

Seeking unbroken fellowship with the FatherDeliverance comes from the realization that the goal is not just overcoming sin, but maintaining unbroken fellowship with your Father so you have no desire to break it.

Choosing the Creator over created pleasuresRecognize that the devil perverts God's holy purpose for sex, but God as the source of all pleasures offers far greater joy in His presence than temporary gratification.

No condemnation and constant forgivenessSummarizing the gospel through Jesus' words to the woman caught in adultery, the Lord does not condemn those who repent, but commands them to go and sin no more.

True repentance versus following a formulaTrue repentance is not treating forgiveness as a mere formula while planning to sin again, but genuinely running back to God with a heart that does not want to sin.

God's power perfected in our weaknessBecause you cannot overcome sin on your own, God's power is perfected in your weakness when you rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

How the Bible defines a righteous personA righteous man is not defined by a flawless sinless streak, but by falling and rising back up every time while refusing to stay down.Proverbs 24:16

The greater sin of discouragementDiscouragement and condemnation are far greater sins than sexual sin because they keep you down and prevent you from bouncing back to God.

Proclaiming victory over the enemyYou can proclaim Micah 7 over Satan, declaring that the enemy cannot rejoice over your fall because the Lord will bring light, plead your case, and restore you.Micah 7:7–9

Fleeing from temptationsAs temptations present themselves, the Bible instructs believers to run away from them and not take them lightly.2 Timothy 2:22

Insulating your life against electrical breakageJust as you would protect electrical circuitry to prevent a power outage, you will do anything to run away from darkness and stay in the light.

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Q&A_2.I have been defeated in sexual thoughts in my mind and body. How could I repent from these....

Sunil Poonen · November 21, 2024 · 8m

Repentance The Holy Spirit

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

How do I repent from sexual thoughts?Addressing a common struggle for teenagers and young people, the speaker explains how to repent from and overcome sexual defeat in the mind and body.

God's power perfected in our weaknessBecause you cannot overcome sin on your own, God's power is perfected in your weakness when you rely on the power of the Holy Spirit.

How the Bible defines a righteous personA righteous man is not defined by a flawless sinless streak, but by falling and rising back up every time while refusing to stay down.Proverbs 24:16

The greater sin of discouragementDiscouragement and condemnation are far greater sins than sexual sin because they keep you down and prevent you from bouncing back to God.

Fleeing from temptationsAs temptations present themselves, the Bible instructs believers to run away from them and not take them lightly.2 Timothy 2:22

Insulating your life against electrical breakageJust as you would protect electrical circuitry to prevent a power outage, you will do anything to run away from darkness and stay in the light.

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