If you want to conquer pornography, sexual lust, sexual immorality or masturbation in your life, use the Scriptures. First, memorize a pertinent Scripture. Then, when tempted to sin, recite that Scripture from memory. Scripture memorization, after all, is one way to prevent yourself from sinning against God (Psalm 101:3-4). One verse that you should commit to memory is found in the New Testament book of Philippians:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
Sexual sins are sins of defeat. They are appealing at first, and pleasurable for a season (or even a few minutes), but they leave you defeated afterwards. And yet the urge to return to sexual sin is great. Some folks even call it an addiction. Being in the grip of compulsive, habitual, sexual sin is like being in an endless loop of destructive behavior that you cannot escape. But you can escape. That’s what this verse says. You can escape because you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Just parse out the verse to find the truth in it.
- Who can conquer sexual sin? I can.
- How many sexual sins can I conquer? All sins.
- How do I conquer sexual sin? Through Christ.
- How does Christ help me conquer sexual sin? Christ strengthens me.
That’s 10 simple words, one amazing truth to take to the bank. In the midst of your seeming addiction to sexual immorality, in the face of your seeming powerlessness over your sin, you have this promise: you can do all things through Christ. When you lack strength to resist temptation, Christ is your strength. When you lack encouragement that you can quit, this verse reminds you that you can. If you are looking for a proven route out of the pit of sexual sin, Christ offers you the way, because your victory comes through Christ. Christ gives you the strength you want. All you have to do is use it.
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