Jeremy Utley - Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You

Jeremy UtleyJuly 18, 201817mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Destroy Lust Or Lust Will Destroy You Date: 07-15-2018 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker warns that Christians must actively fight lust, as it has the power to destroy a person's life, regardless of past spiritual experiences. He uses the life of Solomon as a cautionary tale, showing that even immense wisdom and glory cannot protect one from falling into sin. The central message is that believers must fight this battle daily until the end.

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God gives wisdom without reproachWhen we ask God for wisdom, He never acts disappointed or says we should already know; He gives liberally without reproach.

Solomon's life as a warningSolomon's life is a great tragedy and a warning that even those with incredible spiritual experiences can fall if they rely on past experiences.

Destroy lust or it will destroy youWhen Solomon was old, his wives turned his heart away from God, showing that we must fight lust until the day we die or it will destroy us.

Three encouragements for the struggleFor those wrestling against sin who refuse to give up the fight, there are three helpful practices to navigate temptation and failure.

Make the most of temptationUse temptation as an opportunity to renew your hatred of the flesh and to reaffirm your hope that sin will not be master over you.

Run back to Jesus immediately if you fallDo not delay or stay down in despondency after falling; the greater sin is being reluctant to return to God for cleansing and fellowship.

Ask the Lord where you are proudWhen you fall, ask God to show you where you are proud so you can humble yourself in every area of your life, since God gives grace to the humble.

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