Battle Against Sexual Sin by Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenMarch 11, 20099mWatch on YouTube

This is a clip of a sermon by Br.Zac Poonen in a Youth Camp where he talks about sexual sin and the outcome of battling it.To listen to the full message, please click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xv3KzE8U70 . To listen to other messages of the Youth Camp, please visit http://www.cfcindia.com/web/youth/youth_camp_08.php .For more sermons,videos and books by Zac Poonen, please visit http://www.cfcindia.com.

Summary

The speaker uses the analogy of wrestling to teach that persistent effort in battling sexual sin is what builds strength, regardless of temporary setbacks. He encourages the audience not to give up when they fail, but to keep fighting the battle. He emphasizes that Jesus's life, marked by overcoming temptation at every stage, serves as the ultimate example of enduring struggle to achieve purity.

Outline

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Why we talk about sexBilly Graham once noted that sex is an important subject, and without it, none of us would be here.

Why did God allow these passions at age 13?The speaker wondered why God allowed sexual desires to start around age 13 rather than keeping young people innocent until adulthood.

Fighting the battle makes you strongThe answer received was that God wants young people to fight these passions repeatedly, and that ongoing struggle is what builds strength.

The wrestling analogyA person who wrestles every day and loses builds muscle, while someone who sits in a chair doing nothing grows weaker.

Don't get discouraged if you loseYoung people should stay in the ring and keep fighting even if they fail frequently, rather than giving up completely.

You are not the only oneMost men and young people lose the battle against sexual temptation numerous times, so having these desires is completely normal.

Don't listen to the lie of the devilYielding to temptation does not bring true enjoyment, so believers must keep fighting the battle.

A warning for girlsGirls have more to lose in this area because a single mistake can ruin their lives, and many boys are not as innocent as they seem.

The lasting power of mental imagesSexual images and stories stick in the mind for decades, unlike other subjects that are easily forgotten.

Was Jesus tempted in this area?Jesus was tempted just like us throughout his youth, facing and overcoming the biggest battle of all.

Battles get easier over timeBecause Jesus kept fighting, the temptations grew easier, eventually bringing him to a place of total purity.

Look to Jesus when temptedBelievers should look to Jesus as their example and ask how he handled temptation during his youth in Nazareth.

Stick at it, it is worth itThe speaker encourages young people to keep standing against worldly influences and examine their websites to ensure they align with Christ.

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