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I have masturbated twice today, and lusted. This is sin. I have committed adultery and idoltery. Please pray for me.
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Keep praying, but also keep your mind busy on good things, other things. Don't sit around or walk around thinking about it. I know its difficult, but You already have the victory. In Jesus' name.
Praying for your wisdom, discipline & maturity.
God bless you.
Praying for your wisdom, discipline & maturity.
God bless you.
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Caleb of Judah
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WE ARE ALL AT WAR with our sinful nature DAILY as long as we are here on earth. But I just want to share what the apostle Paul had to say about our fleshly struggles in Romans 8:5-8 -
"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of a sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is LIFE and PEACE; the SINFUL MIND IS HOSTILE TO GOD. It DOES NOT SUBMIT TO GOD'S LAW, NOR CAN IT DO SO. THOSE CONTROLLED BY THE SINFUL NATURE CANNOT PLEASE GOD."
This words, I believe, with the help of the Holy Spirit, will suffice to be used as a principle in dealing with sin.
And here are some of my practical advises for you my younger brother in Christ. I came up with this techniques over years of trying to master my flesh which is still ongoing and getting tougher. =)
1. Do not allow yourself to be alone in one place which might give you an opportunity to be tempted. You are inviting temptation if you do so.
2. Hang out with Christian friends more often. A sheep who deliberately stays away from the flock is the wolf's (devil) favorite target.
3. If possible, try to participate in youth gatherings or activities or even commit in any ministry you find yourself fit in your local church. Keep yourself busy for the Lord.
4. When provocative moments come, try to divert your attention into somethings else that will remind you of your goal to overcome this battle. Josh McDowell usually change one button of his shirt into a different color to remind himself that he is to make a difference in this world of indifference.
Finally, the more you climb up to the ladder of righteousness, the more vulnerable you will become from the searing arrows of the enemy. It's gonna get tougher as you press on but always remember that you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of Sonship (Romans 8:15) - that you are a son of a victorious King who has overcome sin and death.
Greetings from the Philippines!
Jeremiah
"Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of a sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is LIFE and PEACE; the SINFUL MIND IS HOSTILE TO GOD. It DOES NOT SUBMIT TO GOD'S LAW, NOR CAN IT DO SO. THOSE CONTROLLED BY THE SINFUL NATURE CANNOT PLEASE GOD."
This words, I believe, with the help of the Holy Spirit, will suffice to be used as a principle in dealing with sin.
And here are some of my practical advises for you my younger brother in Christ. I came up with this techniques over years of trying to master my flesh which is still ongoing and getting tougher. =)
1. Do not allow yourself to be alone in one place which might give you an opportunity to be tempted. You are inviting temptation if you do so.
2. Hang out with Christian friends more often. A sheep who deliberately stays away from the flock is the wolf's (devil) favorite target.
3. If possible, try to participate in youth gatherings or activities or even commit in any ministry you find yourself fit in your local church. Keep yourself busy for the Lord.
4. When provocative moments come, try to divert your attention into somethings else that will remind you of your goal to overcome this battle. Josh McDowell usually change one button of his shirt into a different color to remind himself that he is to make a difference in this world of indifference.
Finally, the more you climb up to the ladder of righteousness, the more vulnerable you will become from the searing arrows of the enemy. It's gonna get tougher as you press on but always remember that you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of Sonship (Romans 8:15) - that you are a son of a victorious King who has overcome sin and death.
Greetings from the Philippines!
Jeremiah
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Choose you this day(hour,minute) whom you will serve. No temptation has taken you except that which is common to man, but God will give you a way of escape, if you look for it. Look at porn and mb for what it is, the devil trying to trip you up and gain a foothold. Rest in the finished work of the cross of Jesus. The Holy Spirit residing within you will empower you to resist. 
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This I believe is mans struggle, I too struggle with masturbation and porn and have fallen today as well, the guilt is stifling as I can't imagine how The Lord will forgive me over and over. I can't fathom it. When you find yourself thinking about it, I have found that when I recognize the urge to touch, breath, count to tenants pray to be wiped clean. I still call sometimes but slowly have been getting better. Through God you can control yourself. Man you are definitely not alone in this. I pray for you as we all must stick together as Christians and fight this.
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me experiencing the same thing.
i'm still struggling with it, and i tried to stop several times but to no avail.
seems like even my conscience is giving up on me. i don't know if God has too, but i hope not.
Please pray for me too.
i'm still struggling with it, and i tried to stop several times but to no avail.
seems like even my conscience is giving up on me. i don't know if God has too, but i hope not.
Please pray for me too.
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You are not alone in your struggles! God is with all of you! If you need someone to talk to PM me!
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The Lord Jesus set me free from this sinful addiction. One day I was so disgusted I was ready to go to hell, and decided to quit Christianity. At that time, Jesus led me to Setting Captives Free online ministry. I took up the Way of Purity course and Jesus completely set me free. This is a 60 day interactive course.
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