Sexual Temptation – Overcome It By Fearing God – Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that overcoming sexual temptation requires nothing more than the fear of God, as exemplified by Joseph in Genesis 39. The speaker argues that excuses like lack of Holy Spirit filling or insufficient Bible study are insufficient; the root cause is a lack of reverence for God. Maintaining this fear of God is presented as the beginning of wisdom, which is necessary for a righteous life, including a happy marriage.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How can I do this great evil and sin against God?Joseph refused Potiphar's wife by recognizing that his actions would be a direct sin against God.Genesis 39:7–9
No Bible or church, just the fear of GodDespite having no Bible, Holy Spirit, or modern seminars, Joseph overcame temptation purely because he feared God.
The root cause of falling into sexual sinPeople make excuses for falling into sin, but the true root cause is a lack of reverence and awareness of God's presence.
Flirtatiously talking and the lack of wisdomBeing unfaithful in speech at the office proves a lack of the fear of God, which ultimately destroys the wisdom needed to run a happy home.
Practicing the presence of GodBelievers must live with the constant awareness that God is watching them at every moment, making sin unthinkable.
Have you ever said these words?Poonen challenges listeners to consider if they have ever held back from sin purely out of a desire not to offend God.
Willing to lose everything for GodJoseph gave up potential promotions and pleasing his master's wife because the fear of God mattered more to him than worldly gain.
David teaching the fear of the LordDavid wrote Psalm 34 as a young man, calling others to listen as he taught them the fear of the Lord.
How wealth makes the fear of God departJust as David backslid and lost the fear of God after becoming rich, many people lose their reverence for God as they gain money.
Going from glory to glory in the New TestamentWhile people often backslide as they grow older, New Testament believers can continually progress from glory to glory.
