How well do you guard your heart against lust?
Perceive: Once again Israel was at war with Ammon and it’s during springtime. Rather than leading his men, David was home enjoying time away from the stress of war. Unfortunately, he allowed himself to get isolated from his mighty men and band-of-brothers. When he should have been on the battlefield, he is home lying on his bed. Instead of setting a strong example on the front lines, he is indulging his flesh with 2000 BC porn on top of his roof. After seeing a naked woman his mind gives birth to lust, and his lust leads him to sin. He inquires about who she is, sends for her, and then sleeps with her. Unfortunately, for him, she ends up pregnant.
Practice: David should have left his rooftop and fled this temptation. He was careless in allowing his eyes to wander and then yield to the lust of his flesh. All men must learn to control the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life (1 John 2:15-16). Otherwise, their evil desires drag them away into a world of enticement and slavery. After a desire is ill-conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown gives birth to death (James 1:14-15). If you have never developed a sexual purity plan, this story is a great example of why men need accountability, community, and spiritual locks on their eyes. A sexual purity plan puts all three in place. You can find a sample plan at the back of the printed book or click this link...
Pray: O great and mighty God, give me strength and courage to flee the lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
Practice: David should have left his rooftop and fled this temptation. He was careless in allowing his eyes to wander and then yield to the lust of his flesh. All men must learn to control the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life (1 John 2:15-16). Otherwise, their evil desires drag them away into a world of enticement and slavery. After a desire is ill-conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown gives birth to death (James 1:14-15). If you have never developed a sexual purity plan, this story is a great example of why men need accountability, community, and spiritual locks on their eyes. A sexual purity plan puts all three in place. You can find a sample plan at the back of the printed book or click this link...
Pray: O great and mighty God, give me strength and courage to flee the lusts of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
This devotional challenge comes from The Heart of a Lion - King David of Israel and is available on Amazon.com
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