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Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer).

Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15). Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15)

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Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer).

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  1. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer).

  2. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15)

  3. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17).

  4. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17). B. “Various lusts” (II Timothy 3:6; Titus 3:3).

  5. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17). B. “Various lusts” (II Timothy 3:6; Titus 3:3). • “Worldly lusts” (Titus 2:11-12; I John 2:17).

  6. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17). B. “Various lusts” (II Timothy 3:6; Titus 3:3). • “Worldly lusts” (Titus 2:11-12; I John 2:17). • “Harmful lusts” (I Timothy 6:9; Mark 4:19).

  7. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17). B. “Various lusts” (II Timothy 3:6; Titus 3:3). • “Worldly lusts” (Titus 2:11-12; I John 2:17). • “Harmful lusts” (I Timothy 6:9; Mark 4:19). • “Former lusts” (I Peter 1:13-16).

  8. Introduction epithumia “desire, craving, longing…” (Thayer). A. Generic desire. (James 1:13-15) • Covetousness. (Romans 13:9; Exodus 20:17). B. “Various lusts” (II Timothy 3:6; Titus 3:3). • “Worldly lusts” (Titus 2:11-12; I John 2:17). • “Harmful lusts” (I Timothy 6:9; Mark 4:19). • “Former lusts” (I Peter 1:13-16). • “Lust of the flesh” (I John 2:16; Matthew 5:27-30).

  9. The Problem of Lust

  10. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4).

  11. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4). • It wars against our inner man. (Gal. 5:16,17).

  12. When one lusts what is at issue?

  13. When one lusts what is at issue? 1. The one who lusts sins.

  14. When one lusts what is at issue? 1. The one who lusts sins. 2. The person encourages lust.

  15. When one lusts what is at issue? 1. The one who lusts sins. 2. The person encourages lust. 3. One person derives pleasure from the sin of another.

  16. When one lusts what is at issue? 1. The one who lusts sins. 2. The person encourages lust. 3. One person derives pleasure from the sin of another. 4. People become objectified.

  17. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4). • It wars against our inner man. (Gal. 5:16,17). • It robs us of joys God would have us to know. (Ephesians 4:22; I Corinthians 7:1-5).

  18. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4). • It wars against our inner man. (Gal. 5:16,17). • It robs us of joys God would have us to know. (Ephesians 4:22; I Corinthians 7:1-5). • Lust is in fact discontentment! (Hebrews 13:5).

  19. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4). • It wars against our inner man. (Gal. 5:16,17). • It robs us of joys God would have us to know. (Ephesians 4:22; I Corinthians 7:1-5). • Lust is in fact discontentment! (Hebrews 13:5). B. It captivates.(Titus 3:3; Romans 6:12,13).

  20. The Problem of Lust A. It corrupts. (II Peter 1:4). • It wars against our inner man. (Gal. 5:16,17). • It robs us of joys God would have us to know. (Ephesians 4:22; I Corinthians 7:1-5). • Lust is in fact discontentment! (Hebrews 13:5). B. It captivates.(Titus 3:3; Romans 6:12,13). C. It condemns. (James 1:15; Matthew 5:29; Ephesians 2:3).

  21. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11)

  22. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us.

  23. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us. N - Say NO to every lustful thought within 5 seconds.

  24. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us. N - Say NO to every lustful thought within 5 seconds. T - TURN the mind forcefully towards Christ and what He offers us.

  25. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us. N - Say NO to every lustful thought within 5 seconds. T - TURN the mind forcefully towards Christ and what He offers us. H- HOLD the promise and the pleasure of Christ in your mind until all other images are pushed out.

  26. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us. N - Say NO to every lustful thought within 5 seconds. T - TURN the mind forcefully towards Christ and what He offers us. H- HOLD the promise and the pleasure of Christ in your mind until all other images are pushed out. E - ENJOY a superior satisfaction that is found in obedience to Christ.

  27. A - AVOID as much as possible things which tempt us. N - Say NO to every lustful thought within 5 seconds. T - TURN the mind forcefully towards Christ and what He offers us. H- HOLD the promise and the pleasure of Christ in your mind until all other images are pushed out. E - ENJOY a superior satisfaction that is found in obedience to Christ. M - MOVE into a useful activity away from idleness. (John Piper)

  28. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11) A. “Flee youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22).

  29. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11) A. “Flee youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22). B. “Resist the Devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).

  30. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11) A. “Flee youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22). B. “Resist the Devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). C. “Set your mind on things above” (Col. 3:1-4).

  31. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11) A. “Flee youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22). B. “Resist the Devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). C. “Set your mind on things above” (Col. 3:1-4). D. “I have made a covenant with my eyes” (Job 31:1-3).

  32. Abstaining from the Sin of Lust (I Peter 2:11) A. “Flee youthful lusts” (II Timothy 2:22). B. “Resist the Devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). C. “Set your mind on things above” (Col. 3:1-4). D. “I have made a covenant with my eyes” (Job 31:1-3). E. “Always abounding in the work of the Lord” (I Corinthians 15:58).

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