Paul Washer - How do we fight sexual temptation?

Jonny Ardavanis is the Lead Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN and the President of Dial In Ministries. He formerly served as the Dean of Campus Life at The Master’s University and as a Camp Director at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Jonny’s heart is to see people understand and love the Word of God and more so, to love the God of the Word. Jonny is married to Caity Jean and they have two precious daughters.

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In this episode Paul Washer, from HeartCry Missionary Society answers the question: “How do we fight sexual temptation?"

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[cs]

I have trusted that God will never allow me to be tempted beyond what I can handle, and so far I’ve over come this sin for over 45 days. I am so grateful for Paul’s ministry, and pray that God continues to bless him, and Heart Cry Ministries.

[deniss]

"Sin shall NOT have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace."
Thank you, Lord!

[valvanputten]

I been battle sexual temptation my whole life, and when I was young I would go to church, and church camps, I felt convicted but I would still turn towards my sexual desires, such as porn and I been still battling it. At 23 years old in college, I just started getting into the word on my own and trying to dive in it, and it gave me courage to fight this battle, it’s been around 2 months but I’m still trying to fight. Thank you for this.

[Wdlamb]

Listening to this after falling (again) into the vicious cycle of sexual immorality. 😢 The guilt of committing the same sin after being liberated from it by Jesus Christ is so painful. 💔 I want to get out of this bondage forever, please pray for me. Thank you Jesus, amen 🙏🏾

[britonmarrett]

Wow. The only way to renew my mind is not just by reading the Bible, but also being intentionally careful about what I watch, what I listen to, who I hand out with etc. This discussion was truly fulfilling!

[devanshroyal]

This past year I have been applying this method and it does work. The deeper I dive into the word of God, the more I find myself free from perverse thinking and desires. I still failed a few times but the guilt that followed was greater than, because I understand what I'm missing out when I go down the wrong path. Matthew 12:43-45 is also crucial in this issue because after a period of abstinence, a void formed and I didn't fill it with the Word. Had I done that, I wouldn't have stumbled and fallen into the pit deeper than before. God is faithful and He will pull you out of the pit, but you need to reach out and hold onto His hand.

[michaelcarlson]

Be careful anyone not to let flashbacks, memories, and impressions of old things trick you into feeling guilty or condemned. A lot of times those things are outside trying to come in. If you don’t like it, that’s how you know it’s not from you. And that your heart is pure. Use it as a chance to thank God that your changed, and what he’s done in your life. Also just because you get tempted doesn’t mean you’ve sinned either... so don’t be bummed if you get tempted. Jesus was tempted but wasn’t sinful. It means the old man trying to come back, so crucify him! 🗡 and keep putting on Christ every day 👊🏼

[gospelinpunjabi]

FEAR SIN!!! VERY GOOD ADVICE, PRAISE GOD!!!

[lrngMath_com]

Those sexual urges keeps me hunt down, God help me to fight and to resist my fleshly desires. Help me to control and do not fall into temptation again. Help me God and this will be my forever testimony of how great and powerful you are. Pray for me my dear brothers.

[iamFracture]

“Bad company corrupts good morals”. I like that… very true.

[carrtnibbler]

May the Lord guide me through my journey against sexual sin, Amen.

[ravonaf]

It took me six months. But I'm almost done with my first complete read through of the bible. When looked at as a whole it's an incredible read. I've decided once complete I'm just going to read it again.

[emmacutee]

People don’t talk about this and it needs to be addressed more often. I’ve talked to other Christian in my church about this battle and I get the reaction like what is wrong with me and like if im a sexual addict because I can’t control myself. Many ppl that judge are also in a marriage and most don’t get tempted with sexual lust. Please pray for those of us that are struggling and may God be with us all. ❤

[jackallen]

I loved the note at the end jus to read the Bible over and over. I've made it a daily practice to read it over and over, and now on my 8th tour of the whole Bible. I also just like to listen to it when in the car. I also believe just to read it over and over and have taught my kids that once they have read the whole Bible, once they are done then start over and start again. God Bless!

[jenniferwalsh]

As soon as we begin to think we are strong, we forget that God is our strength.

[bertrodgers]

Late 20s and single for my entire life, sometimes it is difficult but this video is much appreciated. God bless all

[miryamfeleke]

Great message
Flee away from youthful temptation, know you cannot do this by your own, acknowledge you are weak and run away from things that make you vulnerable.
Renew your mind by conversation, the song you listen, the people you surround yourself with and the Bible
Read your Bible from Matthew to Revelation or even better from Genesis to Revelation And repeat until you Go to the Lord.

[SamuelSanchezOrozco]

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". As i say this over and over it helps a lot.

[douglaidlaw]

The first thing to try is: think of something else for a change. What you keep in consciousness gets your attention, but you can't think of two things at once. Keep some other question to the front, and this one loses control.

[nori_tutor]

When he said "Just read the bible through and through" It really hit me, I've been reading the book of John, and I just love reading the chapter over and over again and then looking up what I didn't get on the internet. I was never a big fan of sitting down with the bible with several colored pencils and taking notes and all this stuff, I like just sitting down, read and read over again and have a more in-depth understanding by watching a video on that chapter, reading an interpretation about it online and this kind of thing. Without overcomplicating, but by focusing on reading and doing my best to internalize that, it's really good.