Heavenly fire you have to be WILLING to go Stop 🛑! Find scriptures that talks about sexual sin and your body and confess them over your life alone everyday and stop letting the wrong people in your life, stop saying certain things, looking and listening things that have that content etc isn’t helping also... you will have to be willing to make some changes that will please God and don’t continue to say it’s hard or it’s a struggle because what we continue to say will eventually keep us in the same place . May God continue to bless you and make some changes with THe WORD OF GOD DAILY!! Don’t give up or keep giving in !
Why don't Churches talk about this more? I have been a Christian since I was a child, but I have never heard this before. Young people need to hear these things before this becomes a problem for them.
Isaiah Felder I know the feeling. It's important stuff that Churches seem to be too embarrassed to talk about. If they would talk about it more, then maybe there wouldn't be so much adultery which is often followed by abortion.
I know the feeling. This is important stuff that too many churches seem too embarrassed to talk about. If they would talk about it more then maybe there would be less adultery which would result in less abortion as well.
The other topic which goes usually with sexual temptation is porn addiction. But i'm realizing that porn addiction is nothing compared to sexual temptation. When you succeed to resist against the screen, you have to resist against your own thoughts. Don't fall into the trap thinking that using only what is inside of your mind is not wrong. God bless everyone who is in the same fight. For each win, we gain not only treasures in heaven, but we also get closer to holiness. Keep pursuing the good fight!
I know of this friend who told me, he used to do porn. Dont know whether true or not. He fooled me real good and did ask me after 2nd hang out whether i masturbated, stupid fella, catholic somemore. Fuyoh.
Amen. It is "easier" to escape something outside of us that we can "remove" or put away, but it is much harder escape your own thoughts and desires they bring.Jesus help us!
Lorie Goetz that means adultery and fornication AND masturbation. Any and all sin we’re not to walk in. Including masturbation. Because it’s a form of lust. I’m not saying I’m perfect. I’m just saying that Galatians scriptures covers it ALL. I thank God for that scripture
Lorie Goetz . Just to point this out, one does not masturbate from out of the blue. It's not spontaneous, it fuels and is fuel by lust, does it not /is it not?
What is sooo sad, is that this was "1981" when he said the church was doing a bad job of teaching/talking about sex, AND in "2017 it is STILL NO BETTER! It takes a truly bold, compassionate, and free person to dive head first into real life topics..Father, send forth more anointed, and confident teachers to address the topics everyone else is afraid of🙏
The only connection to 1981 I see is the rampant thought policing that's going on here. I mean, geez. You're damned just for thinking lustful thoughts, and God forbid you rub one out every now and then.
That's because sexuality is built into our DNA. It's biological survival instincts. It existed far before 1981 and will continue far beyond 2019, if we at all value the preservation of our species. What's really difficult is in today's economic climate people are not getting married until later which means having to "stay pure" becomes a much more difficult task. Luckily having these sorts of things in our lives doesn't separate us from God or make us less "pure", but I do agree that it is more beneficial to avoid them if you can and especially once you've found someone you want to spend the rest of your life with.
I am blessed to be single and retired. I can do anything I want. I have an audio Bible and play it in my house 24/7. I never know when God will reveal something to me. I keep learning more and more all the time. I have been doing it for a few years now and I know my Bible better than people who have PHDs. I would suggest it to anyone who loves the Word of God like I do.
Thank you for this video. Sexual sin has separated me from the one I love, now I am trying to pick up the pieces and in faith I pray that God may one day restore us.
It's how you were born. Don't beat yourself up. This is how Christianity, a faith created 298,000 years into human existence by human mammals, controls you. It tells you you're born sick, and orders you to be will. It's nonsense.
Emily Ernst Where did you learn that information? There is not a shred of historical evidence to support what you said. Turn to Christ and believe His words. To follow Christ is liberty and freedom---not the bondage you purport.
I am having an urge at the moment and I am looking for something for me to escape from this temptation. I need Jesus Christ in every detail of my life.
Mr. Ahmed Guillermo-Letrondo same as I but I've resolved that it is a battle I must win because of what Jesus had done on the cross of calvary. I'm learning to present myself on the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace in times like this.
There was a woman that once has told me and my friends just one thing that has really helped me to understand the importance of guarding your sexuality when being single and what God does think about sex in general. She said something like: Of everything that is vulnerable and capable to get broken easily God is laying a protection around it to keep it safe. And sex is one of the most vulnerable things possible inbetween the interaction of human beings. Just look at all the hurt people have to suffer because of sexual abuse, there is nothing comparable to it on this earth! Therefore, because its very important to him and because he wants it to be protected, God laid marriage to surround all of sexual behavior as a place where it should not be harmed, so that all of its benefits could be lived in love and godly peace.
You can do it whatever you do realize that when you indulge in sex with someone you are causing a soulties where your soul are knitted together and like the preacher said it can caused you and this other person to go to hell know its hard been there but God can see through it when I'm tempted conviction comes over me to run. Will pray for you that God will keep your and send you a wife who can help you over come temptation know that you can beat this Be bless
I'm a very recent convert to Christianity, as of June 2017. And I've found the following to help me enormously because I'm single and I just stopped fornicating and masturbating. When ever feel the urge, I pray both vocally and mentally "Jesus I can't do this on my own, please remove these thoughts and urges that are not for you or from you". This has helped me 100% of the time. And of course averting my eyes when I see a woman that's dressed or being highly sexual. God bless you all...
I praise much lord almighty for that cos i that time i was asking myself if i Can try masturbate because i'm alone single till 32 but this video remind me alots
Great video! Purity in all things is what God requires of us. And only through His power can we be victorious! Please pray for me as I pray for you all.
Ashlee Skinner ... YES! I've fallen... again. 😔 But I've prayed for forgiveness, and I'm determined to get back into my purity and stay there. I'm rebuking every thing in this video from my life. Please touch and agree with me. 🙏🏾
I would say that only by the power of your own will can you be victorious. When you turn to God, you are really turning to yourself, asking yourself to be stronger, to be better, to overcome whatever trial or tribulation is before. That being said, sex is hardly a trial. The idea of sex has been wildly distorted, and religion is to blame. There is a natural incentive for sex, procreation and recreation. Babies, and pleasure. Religions make the mistake of demonizing pleasure, and in so doing they create a taboo surrounding sex and masturbation. Outside of religion there is absolutely nothing wrong wit either. Look outside religion for a reason why either is wrong, and you'll find hardly a thing. In religion it's wrong because it's not what God wants, you're tainting your purity, you're drifting from gods light to carnal temptation. It's naive to think that masturbating and having premarital sex leads to a life of sexual deviancy. Responsible and mutually consenting sex doesn't have any inherently negative consequences outside of religion, and only within religion is it wrong and something to be ashamed of. There should be no shame for committing one of the most natural acts we can, and the idea that love and sex are mutually exclusive is also naive. Love does not need sex anymore than sex needs love. And marriage isn't the only way people can love and commit to each other. Marriage is a symbolic union, and that's it. It's a no more valid love than any unmarried love. The sex taboo is ridiculous to me because there's absolutely no valid reason why it should be taboo or wrong or shameful.
Hey bro., that does not apply to lust, which is not the devil but his devise. i.e. 2Ti_2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 1Co_6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. IT DOESNOT TELL US TO RESIST BUT RUN AWAY. Psa 119:9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psa 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
I've been celibate 4 3 years and I'm so grateful. I can focus on my walk with the Lord and trust that if I walk in the spirit I will not gratify the flesh.🙏🏼and it works.
oopcident Same,what Brian EVANEARE said I've been struggling too and am so thankful that god dent me this video through you all I can say is thank you god bless you
+Brian: You would not be the first person to make such a statement and realize at a later date that a magnificent hoax and been played on them. My only hope for you is that the damage won't be to great.
I wished I received this counsel 20+ yrs ago. Unfortunately I speak from experience and the devastation of sex outside of marriage (promiscuity) in my life that created utter havoc. The damage it did when I was single and when I was married (which led to divorce) was unbelievable. I would be more candid but this is not the place to be as such. All I can say is that when I get the opportunity to speak with young adults about this, I testify to them my experiences and how important it is to stay away from this lifestyle. I am now 41 celibate and loving it, my relationship with christ has never been better.
I led the same lifestyle although I have never married. I have been celibate nearly 5 yrs. I'm 58 and still attractive. Have never found anyone I want to marry, unfortunately and there aren't many available men of God these days..I know Im single cos of my faith and I always wanted to be happily married. At times it has caused me deep, prevailing sadness but I have overcome alot by God's grace!
Sweetest thing ever…”God made us in such a way that if we try to turn that moment of touching into a spiritual, emotional, personal moment of union, our hearts cry for permanence, for promises of faithfulness. Our hearts say in that moment, you may touch me because you promised to never leave me or forsake me. You may have me because you are me. We are so made that we cry out for permanence when giving away our most precious gifts and you have all sensed that and therefore that kind of touching belongs in marriage.” John Piper💍
This is powerful and I totally agree. I'm 26 years and still sealed ( never slept with a man). I'm not always at church but very spiritual and Im strict on which information I expose myself to. I told myself that I have higher power - God in my life and I will respect Him. I know it's difficult to refrain from temptation with all exposure that is happening right now. What keeps me going: I priorise on what means a lot to me, which is my family. I'm not where I want to be in terms of success BUT I'm not willing to take short cuts. I don't daydream about the ideal man that I want. Because that will pressurise me to get someone and being impatient about it. I just focus on my family and God. That's it. And I don't confine to what people think is best for me. I get questioned almost everyday that why don't I have a boyfriend. I don't care, life goes on.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. God gives you what He knows you need at the right time. No need to chase anything. ☺
I overcame lust while Single and still am, something I struggled with 4+ years, realised that demons were inhabiting my body and actually not my spirit. That really helped me win the battle. I give God glory
Ashley Smith Godly sorrow brings life and leads to repentance, worldly sorrow brings death. If you are crying and have Godly sorrow, it’s a good thing and can lead to change
One thing I used to do since I don't drive is that when I saw a pornographic billboard I stopped and prayed for the individual. This would (1) remind me that this is a human being created in God's image for God's glory and with His mark in dignity and worth on her. Even if she "offers" herself in that way, she is still a human endowed by her Creator with human dignity. One clarifier: I never sought out the billboards to pray for the individuals; only when I happened to see them. I didn't "make it my ministry." I stopped when I found myself praying for computer generated images.
I would also add fasting to that list. It has helped me greatly to that end. It strengthens you spiritually and it helps physically by temporarily lowering libido.
Just came across this video in 2018. I’m 19 years old. I’ve sinned repeatedly and I know I don’t deserve his forgiveness but he gives it to me anyways. He sees the mistakes i make, but he gives me another chance to make it right. I haven’t been the best Christian lately. I say things that are wrong and I do things I shouldn’t. But with God’s grace and his love I can get through anything. I’ve recently been reading the Bible more and understanding God’s word. This day and age people don’t believe in this kind of thing. They don’t believe in God’s word. But I will never stray from his word. It’s the only thing that gets me by. I pray for anyone who is going through temptations like me. May God help you through it and pray repeatedly that he will guide you against temptations that will arise. I am SO THANKFUL for God’s love.
The church always acts like women don’t deal with this but a lot of us do. Some of us struggle with porn too, and even lust and masturbation and homosexuality, but it’s as if the church thinks it’s only men, every one of us breaks all Ten Commandments at some point, we can’t act like we’re innocent.
homosexuality isnt bad. it's love. as long as we keep faith and love god, we are with him and His Word. He wants us to be true to ourselves and not judge others. have a nice day!! x
@@charx2348 it's perverted love my dear nothing fruitful comes from it..I pray God reveals to you the truth about his love and who he has created you to be in Christ : )
@@kimberlyhenry8597 lmao i'm gay, i know what is right for me and my God, and i love Him with all faith. i am being true to myself and i don't wanna push my beliefs onto you, so please kindly don't push yours on me because we are all entitled to our opinions.. and what i've said is my and my God's personal truth - thanks :)
THANK YOU! I’m so sick and tired of pastors acting like sexual immoralities is a male disease and that women are all victims. I would encourage everybody to open the eyes and hearts of church leaders to the truth!
I have struggled all my life with this. I heard this from my pentecostal pastor but I didnt try hard enough to quit. I prayed for all uncleanliness things to be rid from me and for forgiveness of pornagraphy and masturbation and ect.. Its not much but these last few days have been really good. Praying and building your rlationship with God is important. Plus I am maturing spiritualy. Every day is a battle for everyone. But with God we can do all things. Plus listen to that good voice with in you. God bless everyone.
I hope you are doing well in your walk with God. Stay focused on Him. I want to encourage you with the material shared in this post and that will help you have victory over all things in the world that are against God, and be an overcomer in the end (Revelation 2:7): yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/08/freedom-from-sin.html God be with you!
It truly is the Holy Spirit who gives you the life and strength in the moment to overcome temptation. A prayer He gave me years ago in the midst of temptation was, “I cannot handle this, but, LORD, You can.” To this day, I experience His power to overcome when I pray that, truly trusting His power over what easily besets me instead of my own. ❤
Wise words indeed! May God bless John Piper! It isn't easy dealing with sexual pressure in our society today. Everywhere you look there is a constant reminder of how perverse and depraved the times we are living in is. Being a single Christian lady at the moment I know what I face daily but what I have come to know by walking with Jesus is that His Grace is more than enough for us. We need to daily crucify our flesh, take cup our crosses and follow Him. He will never fail or forsake us. I agree with these points. They are powerful ones. I wish we would hear more of this at single seminars and youth programmes. Even married couples can gain from this.
Deborah Ekechukwu It's hard dealing with the sexual pressure, I agree. It's *very* irritating to be approached by a guy who has his mind on only sex or even wants to go right into a relationship with you when you've only talked for 5 seconds and you hardly know each other's name. Nonetheless I either politely turn them down or get brutally honest 😏 I have an affinity for brutality HAHAHA 😂
So refreshing hearing these topics talked about openly. Sex is not bad, sex in the wrong circumstances is. I’m so sick of churches tip toeing around this topic and then expecting the youth to be properly equipped to fight these battles.
I knew it was wrong. This sermon has given me more insight why it is so destructive in more than one way. Wish more teachers could speak and teach in so much love without condemnation. I feel loved and cared for after listening to these simple practical points and advice.
I had been struggling to give up Pornography and Masturbation since a long time. Only recently, I began to reform after many failed attempts! Thank you for uploading encouraging sermons! Glory to LORD in the Highest!
This is very true. It is a very gud message especially for singles. Although we might experience challenges, but God is always available to lead us the right part. The main problem is most times we do not put God first. Thank you for this message. God bless u
When you feel any urge in your mind about opposite sex, what we should do is, do opposite. i.e to give glory to God. For eg, if you see a beautiful girl, the first thing you do without thinking anything is, to praise God, say - I thank you Lord and adore you for creating her so beautiful, cute (whatever you may call her to be) say to Lord within yourself - I am sure Lord, you have not created her and made her come across me at this moment in my life, just to thing about her in a lustful way, but surely to give you glory for her beauty, for creating her so beautiful. What a beautiful artist are you. So pure so beautiful. PS : This is the way how I do it with me. And I would say I am fairly successful by applying this thinking.
Sexual pleasure is one of the hardest things i have ever faced in my life .I gone through it .Initially I didn't know it is a sin as I was a teenager 17 or 18 but as the days passed by i was addicted to it n it was very hard to overcome it . Then i knew it is one of the terrible sins against god n it is against the will and law of God .I used to pray to God to deliver me from this addiction but I was failing frequently .I used to pray n again fall n ask god for his forgiveness but I was willfully committing sin by falling in this sexual pleasure .But i was in regular prayer and now I m able to give in . God has strengthen me .Everyday Lord is strengthening me n delivering me . I am able to resist the lustful thoughts now . And growing spirituality in the lord everyday as I read my Bible and feeding my body mind n soul . All glory to him . I'll encourage u all not to give in . Be persistent as I was ,n don't stop praying .Nothing is too hard for the lord .Don't feel guilty for yourselves .
I did not searched for this, but I really needed this. Thank you, oopsident, for posting this. Thank you, John Piper, for talking about this. Thank you, Lord, for still teaching me despite me being stubborn.
Don't spend too much time alone. This is so timely. All these points are life-saving; and so real if ever practised. Thanks for sharing this "love note of saving-grace".
I am a Christian, I chase after Jesus daily and like the Psalmist in Psalms 27, I ask this one thing, to dwell in the presence of the Lord. But I get extremely frustrated when the only ones giving advice on sex for singles are the people who have been married for multiple decades. It is like a rich man telling a beggar on the street, "money can't buy you happiness"! God bless you all, sorry if I seem jaded, just frustrated is all and needing to vent...
This seems like the grass is greener syndrome. And, yes. I'm in the same situation as you apparently but I greatly appreciate Piper's words. I need them more and more it seems. If you're married and have truths from God that helps singles in this area, I believe we should humbly and gratefully accept them.
No, I mean chase after, I mean pursue, I mean knock on every door so that the right door will be opened, I mean seek so that I may find! I mean thirst for the way a deer pants for water!!! It is all biblical.
I did that a lot lot lot lot got in trouble with it. Masterbathing do make stuff worse. It causes addiction by causing a man to see all sexy or thick women as sex machine . Now I'm seeking a serious change in Jesus.
Number 5...I pulled out Psalm 68 at my desk at work yesterday...God is so good...every word is true...Thank you so much for this message....speak to the single women as well
This topic are very informative...I wish they had this information when I was younger! Spiritual Warfare, addictions and sexual immorality are many people daily struggles!
This # 8. Church cares very little for Singles. People outside of the church's administration make Singles group. Singles are just looked over. Your tithe is welcome though!
danishhald you are totally right. most churches see singles as leopards. like they can't be effective in church cause they are single. not all but a lot. I feel the church has idolized marriage. I'm not bashing married people. That's a blessing but so singles. we're all God's children.
Zap Rowsdower212 we can create a private social media group to help each other,encourage each other pray with each and make the best out of our singleness as we walk in purity and do our Father's will
I'm in my 30's and single and I agree with what y'all are saying but I think it's like someone said we need to support each other as Christian singles. Sometimes they do make you feel as if there is something wrong with you or you are a freak especially if you are a Christian woman and don't have a man or vice versa. Singles Christians need to unite. We can do it and encourage each other b/c we are typically going through the same issues.
Yes, yes, because he's a jealous God. Your gods name should be praised about as much as Allah, or Brahma, or Buddha. They'll all tell you the same thing: praised be their name, they're the only true God, they're the only path to heaven, or enlightenment, or zen.
My Life Verse: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 😇 Thank you for this. I'll share this to my fellow youth. #ProperPlace #ProperTime #RightPerson
Anytime I struggle to remember why I seek purity, I watch this, I’m reminded, and I thank God for conscience, for John Piper, and for the Grace to understand.
I ve been raised in the church and I ve never heard anything about this a Sunday morning or even in youth group. teenagers NEED to hear this before they reach the age of stronger sexual temptation, and they also need to hear it after te reached it. We shouldn't talk about this too much but we definitely need to talk about this more in churches.
As muslim I would like to say thank you for you advices. For me in muslim community it’s usually we talk about this subject, and your Idea of accepting this desire and direct its power is very excellent. I add to your words, fasting is also helpful. I may surprise the people here if I say in my country Saudi Arabia, as Muslims we don’t do sex outside marriage, so it’s normal to find guy/girl in 20s never done that. An that’s one of the reason the women are covering them selves. To avoid stimulation, and to live with less attentions. And having your heart to be obeyed for only one unique almighty God. Thx
As an Apostolic, we believe in the one true God!! We as women are taught modesty.. we don't wear anything that would gratify our flesh or accentuate it either. People castrate us for how we dress. But we don't want to put forth a stumbling block before anyone . Especially our brother's in Christ
As much as all of this teaching on purity and holiness is very much correct, I have several pains in my heart about what this generation needs in order to get on the path of life, and overcome sin (but it is so much more than that). As one who has given years of my life trying to win against 'lust' I have made several mistakes in my patterns of thinking. And honestly, from the overarching onslaught of immorality in 2017, and where that path leads; respectfully but truthfully we need more in the grace of God than just doing more do's and dont's to overcome our lust. Beloved, our highest pleasure available in the human experience is the presence of God dwelling deep in our inner man. I never want to deviate or back down from this. His presence IS the only thing that can truly, not just make you not sin, but it will be the very fulfillment that your heart has dreamed (Galatians 5). We need His presence burning in our heart, because without it we absolutely will bend to anything that appeals to our desires. But if we actually can FEEL His everlasting Spirit within our souls, well.. then we have something to fight for. I've spent so much time focusing on trying to deny a bad desire when in truth God wants me near Him and to know that only He can win against the flesh that wars against Him. Acknowledge all darkness, commit to walk with Him until he gives you complete victory, and STOP relating to the One who loves you more than anything about how much or how little you've masterbated. I've wasted way too much time focused on my sin (which breeds more sin) rather than pressing into a loving Father who has made me righteous by His Son, and has made me clean because He's merciful. Read Heb. 4:15-16, because as long as you are willing to win against the issue He will give you grace and mercy time and time again. He is sympathetic and not angry at us while we're seeking to overcome darkness. We need to be distracted by how wonderful and satisfying His presence is. We need to acknowledge, yet not over focus on our sin (you will quit your battle if all your doing is thinking about not doing something) because we were created for His very life to reside within us. And beloved He is so kind to give you forgiveness as you walk thru this, and help you see yourself as holy and blameless thru His grace. These understandings should help stay near Him and not distant. And get married! 1 Cor. 7.
This is a very good short sermon. I'm going to use this for myself and then take it to church and teach it. John Piper is right not enough of this is preached at church. Most times its glazed over. People young and old need to know how to deal with sexual frustrations. After all our body is the temple of God, and it should be kept holy. Thank you.
FLEE sexual immortality as said in 1Corinthians 6:18-20 ESV "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body"
Wish this would be spoken and taught more in the churches,many young souls are confused and they don't know what to do when they face with situations like these... Bless you Bro for the courageous act and for putting this out...
If you hear the word of God,don't be sturbbon in your heart,I know someone out there is about to did agree with the 10 points to legitimize his weaknesses.. I wish I learnt this 17yrs back..but thank God I still have found it today...!!
Human sexuality would work much better if people got married much, much earlier. That is a biological reality which Western culture suppresses with terrible results. I do NOT know how to fix the difference between the many years between when biology is screaming for sex, and when society makes it possible for people to be financially independent to marry. All I can say is that marriage came MUCH earlier in the past, and there were fewer problems.
+JR Rodriguez Yes, I tend to agree with you that marrying young might help. People seem to have this idea that learning to live as an Individual and independent for a long time will somehow prepare you to live in close union with someone. That makes little sense. How does spending time being independent prepare you to become interdependent? Does the Bible take that approach to young christians and the unity with the church? Should they learn to live on their own for many years and then when they reach a certain level of maturity they can start attending a church and get baptized? No it does not. People are like trees in that they can tend to be more easily molded and shaped when very young, but not so much when they get older when they can tend to be more fixed.
Very inspiring message.. It make me realize how sexual desire effect in spiritual life and youth life... From this message i will change my wrongs.... Thank you God Amen
I have just found Pastor John in the past few weeks. I really like listening to him. He has a ton of wisdom about what the Bible says about different situations.
YesToTheTruth i will listen several times. i already listened to a bunch of them and they are so so helpful. I feel confident i can be sexually free What has your purity journey been like
@@intellagent7622 That's awesome. This is my testimony I share about coming to sexual purity: th-cam.com/video/AamoAfOZ_yM/w-d-xo.html That foundation has stood for 7 years now by God's grace. No major threats have come, thanks God. I have also been on my guard. I like that you have faith, brother. Don't subscribe to any defeatist spirit that would make you expect that you will stumble no matter what.
Former sex addict here and let me tell you, what God says about sex & lust is correct even when it doesn't feel like it. Put yourself and your sexual desires on the altar, especially when they feel important to you. Spend as much time as you can with God & in His word, and you will see the ugliness of sin and you'll become more and more like Him. And He will reveal to you the roots of it, and if you stay faithful in the long run, He will free you from it. Single people, in our society it may be very easy to idolise relationships. You may not notice it. But ask yourself how you would feel if God commanded you tomorrow to stay single for the rest of your life. God is more important & more satisfying & more fulfilling than any relationship. In fact God is the only thing in life that can truly satisfy us. So put all your hope & satisfaction in Him.
In Christ you are an overcomer! Believe that, tell yourself and your eyes that and rebuke the devil and his agents in Jesus's name. Without Christ you can do nothing but in Christ all power is granted to you even in this besetting sin in these licentious times that we live in. Abide with Christ throughout your days. Keep God in your thoughts. Sing His praises tell of His goodness and mercy and make no room for sin or comfort in it's presence. Watch for the approach of evil and overcome it by turning out of it's way and cry out to God for help. He will not fail you! Hold fast to Him and you will live a life of victory.
staying pure is really tough not only physically but in mind but I know God is with me
Heavenly fire vry hard in every way. God help us all
That was completely uncalled for.
If you're born again he's with you
Heavenly fire you have to be WILLING to go Stop 🛑! Find scriptures that talks about sexual sin and your body and confess them over your life alone everyday and stop letting the wrong people in your life, stop saying certain things, looking and listening things that have that content etc isn’t helping also... you will have to be willing to make some changes that will please God and don’t continue to say it’s hard or it’s a struggle because what we continue to say will eventually keep us in the same place . May God continue to bless you and make some changes with THe WORD OF GOD DAILY!! Don’t give up or keep giving in !
I totally agree with you. I'm trying to and it's been a roller coaster
Just when I am being tempted with sexual immorality, I see this video. Thank you Lord for your divine providence.
Same here !
There's value in being single
Me right now too! He is amazing 💎
Same! Haha
Satan doesn't care who you sin with and against as long as you do.
2020 anyone??? Let’s start a year on a clean slate..singles raise your hands please 👋🙏
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Hey boo
God is strength. Going on 8 years. 🙏🏾
We right here
God is great! I can do all things with Christ who strengthens me.
Why don't Churches talk about this more? I have been a Christian since I was a child, but I have never heard this before. Young people need to hear these things before this becomes a problem for them.
April Marie Amen! Totally!
härjaren Langstrumpf = )
I have never heard this before I have been Pentecostal all of my life
Isaiah Felder I know the feeling. It's important stuff that Churches seem to be too embarrassed to talk about. If they would talk about it more, then maybe there wouldn't be so much adultery which is often followed by abortion.
I know the feeling. This is important stuff that too many churches seem too embarrassed to talk about. If they would talk about it more then maybe there would be less adultery which would result in less abortion as well.
Prayer, reading the Bible, listening to great sermons online, listen to hymns, repeat.
If you're alone, do it more.
Can I like this a million times?!
Jane abrias, good info. Thanks for sharing! Peace.
Yes! Thank you! Praise God!
Jane's Channel amen sister!!
My life in a nutshell... Never been better
The other topic which goes usually with sexual temptation is porn addiction.
But i'm realizing that porn addiction is nothing compared to sexual temptation.
When you succeed to resist against the screen, you have to resist against your own thoughts.
Don't fall into the trap thinking that using only what is inside of your mind is not wrong.
God bless everyone who is in the same fight.
For each win, we gain not only treasures in heaven, but we also get closer to holiness.
Keep pursuing the good fight!
So true I have overcome porn now I’m learning the process of a transform mind
I know of this friend who told me, he used to do porn. Dont know whether true or not. He fooled me real good and did ask me after 2nd hang out whether i masturbated, stupid fella, catholic somemore. Fuyoh.
Amen. It is "easier" to escape something outside of us that we can "remove" or put away, but it is much harder escape your own thoughts and desires they bring.Jesus help us!
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God help us from the sexual desire of the flesh amen
Walk by the spirit and you will not give into lusts of the flesh - Galatians 5:16
Lorie Goetz I'll pray that your eyes be opened and that you understand that it's sin.
Lorie Goetz that means adultery and fornication AND masturbation. Any and all sin we’re not to walk in. Including masturbation. Because it’s a form of lust. I’m not saying I’m perfect. I’m just saying that Galatians scriptures covers it ALL. I thank God for that scripture
Lorie Goetz I do apologize. I meant no disrespect in replying to you
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Lorie Goetz . Just to point this out, one does not masturbate from out of the blue. It's not spontaneous, it fuels and is fuel by lust, does it not /is it not?
What is sooo sad, is that this was "1981" when he said the church was doing a bad job of teaching/talking about sex, AND in "2017 it is STILL NO BETTER! It takes a truly bold, compassionate, and free person to dive head first into real life topics..Father, send forth more anointed, and confident teachers to address the topics everyone else is afraid of🙏
Miranda Brown y
The only connection to 1981 I see is the rampant thought policing that's going on here. I mean, geez. You're damned just for thinking lustful thoughts, and God forbid you rub one out every now and then.
Amen
That's because sexuality is built into our DNA. It's biological survival instincts. It existed far before 1981 and will continue far beyond 2019, if we at all value the preservation of our species. What's really difficult is in today's economic climate people are not getting married until later which means having to "stay pure" becomes a much more difficult task. Luckily having these sorts of things in our lives doesn't separate us from God or make us less "pure", but I do agree that it is more beneficial to avoid them if you can and especially once you've found someone you want to spend the rest of your life with.
...Because, church is NOT the answer!
I am blessed to be single and retired. I can do anything I want. I have an audio Bible and play it in my house 24/7. I never know when God will reveal something to me. I keep learning more and more all the time. I have been doing it for a few years now and I know my Bible better than people who have PHDs. I would suggest it to anyone who loves the Word of God like I do.
God way
Pls how can i get an Audio bible??
Hahaha you sound like you think you are better than everyone . Listening to bible 24/7 is pathetic
@@patrickwills7303 Check out the Daily bible on Spotify
how old are you currently?
Thank you for this video. Sexual sin has separated me from the one I love, now I am trying to pick up the pieces and in faith I pray that God may one day restore us.
Mahatma Largaespada ...God is a God of restoration.
It's how you were born. Don't beat yourself up. This is how Christianity, a faith created 298,000 years into human existence by human mammals, controls you. It tells you you're born sick, and orders you to be will. It's nonsense.
Brother, God is your helper. He will lead you and guide you in to the complete truth. Remain encouraged. Your salvation comes in Jesus name. Amen
Emily Ernst Where did you learn that information? There is not a shred of historical evidence to support what you said. Turn to Christ and believe His words. To follow Christ is liberty and freedom---not the bondage you purport.
Emily Ernst finally someone to explain everything, well done!
I am having an urge at the moment and I am looking for something for me to escape from this temptation.
I need Jesus Christ in every detail of my life.
Me too!
Preach. It's soooo difficult
Call upon the name of the Lord, and you'll be saved!
The struggle is real.
Mr. Ahmed Guillermo-Letrondo same as I but I've resolved that it is a battle I must win because of what Jesus had done on the cross of calvary. I'm learning to present myself on the throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace in times like this.
There was a woman that once has told me and my friends just one thing that has really helped me to understand the importance of guarding your sexuality when being single and what God does think about sex in general. She said something like: Of everything that is vulnerable and capable to get broken easily God is laying a protection around it to keep it safe. And sex is one of the most vulnerable things possible inbetween the interaction of human beings. Just look at all the hurt people have to suffer because of sexual abuse, there is nothing comparable to it on this earth! Therefore, because its very important to him and because he wants it to be protected, God laid marriage to surround all of sexual behavior as a place where it should not be harmed, so that all of its benefits could be lived in love and godly peace.
You can do it whatever you do realize that when you indulge in sex with someone you are causing a soulties where your soul are knitted together and like the preacher said it can caused you and this other person to go to hell know its hard been there but God can see through it when I'm tempted conviction comes over me to run. Will pray for you that God will keep your and send you a wife who can help you over come temptation know that you can beat this
Be bless
@@shawnthomas3152 Once saved, Always saved....
Hes not doing shit.
Say whatever. That he is sad o anything but hes not putting "protection" hes does not do shit.
@@Navii-05 ..is a lie straight outta HELL
As a young man in high school this is very important. Thank you.
Can't believe this was said in 1981 and it's very relatable in 2019. Glory be to God.
Being a single Christian woman, I am helped by this video.
Where are you?
sibomana abel Does that really matter where she is? Wierdo
@@meseretgobu407 ,of course it matters... She is single and how l may want to date her!?
sibomana abel oh ok sorry if I offended you do what you do
@@meseretgobu407 ,oh no problem my dear...l'm ok ...nothing you offended me in...l think both of us are jusk kidding😃🤓Be happy!!!
I'm a very recent convert to Christianity, as of June 2017. And I've found the following to help me enormously because I'm single and I just stopped fornicating and masturbating. When ever feel the urge, I pray both vocally and mentally "Jesus I can't do this on my own, please remove these thoughts and urges that are not for you or from you". This has helped me 100% of the time. And of course averting my eyes when I see a woman that's dressed or being highly sexual.
God bless you all...
Very encouraging!
I got saved just about a month before you. Nofap is the best way to kill lust in the long run I've found
I praise much lord almighty for that cos i that time i was asking myself if i Can try masturbate because i'm alone single till 32 but this video remind me alots
Great video! Purity in all things is what God requires of us. And only through His power can we be victorious! Please pray for me as I pray for you all.
Ashlee Skinner Amen!
Ashlee Skinner .. Amen.
Ashlee Skinner ... YES! I've fallen... again. 😔 But I've prayed for forgiveness, and I'm determined to get back into my purity and stay there. I'm rebuking every thing in this video from my life. Please touch and agree with me. 🙏🏾
Codycole80 He who was tempted in all things is cheering you on in your battle against sin! Keep looking to him!
I would say that only by the power of your own will can you be victorious. When you turn to God, you are really turning to yourself, asking yourself to be stronger, to be better, to overcome whatever trial or tribulation is before. That being said, sex is hardly a trial. The idea of sex has been wildly distorted, and religion is to blame. There is a natural incentive for sex, procreation and recreation. Babies, and pleasure. Religions make the mistake of demonizing pleasure, and in so doing they create a taboo surrounding sex and masturbation. Outside of religion there is absolutely nothing wrong wit either. Look outside religion for a reason why either is wrong, and you'll find hardly a thing. In religion it's wrong because it's not what God wants, you're tainting your purity, you're drifting from gods light to carnal temptation.
It's naive to think that masturbating and having premarital sex leads to a life of sexual deviancy. Responsible and mutually consenting sex doesn't have any inherently negative consequences outside of religion, and only within religion is it wrong and something to be ashamed of. There should be no shame for committing one of the most natural acts we can, and the idea that love and sex are mutually exclusive is also naive. Love does not need sex anymore than sex needs love. And marriage isn't the only way people can love and commit to each other. Marriage is a symbolic union, and that's it. It's a no more valid love than any unmarried love. The sex taboo is ridiculous to me because there's absolutely no valid reason why it should be taboo or wrong or shameful.
Resist the devil 😈 and he will flee from you
Hahaha no he won’t
No, it just goes to the other corner in the room( in your mind) until the animal soul takes over.
only stand firm in Jesus Christ through faith and actions (prayers and fellowship) may we conquer sins on earth
This verse does it for me too ✊
Hey bro., that does not apply to lust, which is not the devil but his devise. i.e.
2Ti_2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
1Co_6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
IT DOESNOT TELL US TO RESIST BUT RUN AWAY.
Psa 119:9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Psa 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
I've been celibate 4 3 years and I'm so grateful. I can focus on my walk with the Lord and trust that if I walk in the spirit I will not gratify the flesh.🙏🏼and it works.
I am proud of you
1st Corinthians 6:15 your body is the temple of God and the spirit of God lives inside you
Wow. This just changed my life. I can’t thank the Lord for leading me here enough! 🕊
thank you so much for sharing this video!!...iam a single, new christian and i REALLY needed this!!
awesome! 😆
oopcident Same,what Brian EVANEARE said I've been struggling too and am so thankful that god dent me this video through you all I can say is thank you god bless you
Hopefully for your sake you won't be a christian long. If yer horny, yer gonna screw.
ill be a Christian for the rest of my life, having the HOLY SPIRIT living in you, and staying in GOD'S word, and prayer, teaches self-control
+Brian: You would not be the first person to make such a statement and realize at a later date that a magnificent hoax and been played on them. My only hope for you is that the damage won't be to great.
I wished I received this counsel 20+ yrs ago. Unfortunately I speak from experience and the devastation of sex outside of marriage (promiscuity) in my life that created utter havoc. The damage it did when I was single and when I was married (which led to divorce) was unbelievable. I would be more candid but this is not the place to be as such. All I can say is that when I get the opportunity to speak with young adults about this, I testify to them my experiences and how important it is to stay away from this lifestyle. I am now 41 celibate and loving it, my relationship with christ has never been better.
I led the same lifestyle although I have never married. I have been celibate nearly 5 yrs. I'm 58 and still attractive. Have never found anyone I want to marry, unfortunately and there aren't many available men of God these days..I know Im single cos of my faith and I always wanted to be happily married. At times it has caused me deep, prevailing sadness but I have overcome alot by God's grace!
still celibate? still a nice relationship with christ?
Sweetest thing ever…”God made us in such a way that if we try to turn that moment of touching into a spiritual, emotional, personal moment of union, our hearts cry for permanence, for promises of faithfulness. Our hearts say in that moment, you may touch me because you promised to never leave me or forsake me. You may have me because you are me. We are so made that we cry out for permanence when giving away our most precious gifts and you have all sensed that and therefore that kind of touching belongs in marriage.” John Piper💍
This is relevant to Single Christians.
I'm glad you can read the title of the clip
Relevant to all single humans 60% of humans on planet Earth.
What about being an Incel?
@@oaklandsoldier8520 plz just stop with this incel stuff.
@@W-meme no. Not gonna stop buddy.
This is powerful and I totally agree. I'm 26 years and still sealed ( never slept with a man). I'm not always at church but very spiritual and Im strict on which information I expose myself to. I told myself that I have higher power - God in my life and I will respect Him. I know it's difficult to refrain from temptation with all exposure that is happening right now. What keeps me going: I priorise on what means a lot to me, which is my family. I'm not where I want to be in terms of success BUT I'm not willing to take short cuts. I don't daydream about the ideal man that I want. Because that will pressurise me to get someone and being impatient about it. I just focus on my family and God. That's it. And I don't confine to what people think is best for me. I get questioned almost everyday that why don't I have a boyfriend. I don't care, life goes on.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
God gives you what He knows you need at the right time. No need to chase anything. ☺
I overcame lust while Single and still am, something I struggled with 4+ years, realised that demons were inhabiting my body and actually not my spirit. That really helped me win the battle. I give God glory
I'm dating to get married
This is so powerful so helpful.
I hope success for you and all those searching for a true partner in marriage that focuses on Jesus and the narrow gate
Yep, so helpful💜
Rachel Kharigus god bless you!❤️
I'm just dating. It's way more flexible.
Pray for me please,having hard time to find the right partner
I had to go for a walk and hide in bathroom crying over this topic. This video was extremely helpful.
I'm crying too
Ashley Smith hello where are you from
Do women have a problem about sex just like man ?
detik update yes
Ashley Smith Godly sorrow brings life and leads to repentance, worldly sorrow brings death. If you are crying and have Godly sorrow, it’s a good thing and can lead to change
I wish someone had shown me this decades ago. My greatest desire is to delight in the Lord. Thank you for sharing this godly counsel
One thing I used to do since I don't drive is that when I saw a pornographic billboard I stopped and prayed for the individual. This would (1) remind me that this is a human being created in God's image for God's glory and with His mark in dignity and worth on her. Even if she "offers" herself in that way, she is still a human endowed by her Creator with human dignity.
One clarifier: I never sought out the billboards to pray for the individuals; only when I happened to see them. I didn't "make it my ministry."
I stopped when I found myself praying for computer generated images.
libertyunderlaw That is an excellent way to counter act the struggle, and this culture. Thank you
It's hard yet God will give me the strength that i needed.
Amen
Amen
God bless you!❤️
Amen me too
I would also add fasting to that list. It has helped me greatly to that end. It strengthens you spiritually and it helps physically by temporarily lowering libido.
Yeah that's definitely true. Truly fasting and praying helps us learn self control and a sound mind.
What type of fasting ?
@@je39981 Fasting from food
@@Rocky-hg2yp Ohh
Oh I'm going to do this. I can't control it. God help me
Just came across this video in 2018. I’m 19 years old. I’ve sinned repeatedly and I know I don’t deserve his forgiveness but he gives it to me anyways. He sees the mistakes i make, but he gives me another chance to make it right. I haven’t been the best Christian lately. I say things that are wrong and I do things I shouldn’t. But with God’s grace and his love I can get through anything. I’ve recently been reading the Bible more and understanding God’s word. This day and age people don’t believe in this kind of thing. They don’t believe in God’s word. But I will never stray from his word. It’s the only thing that gets me by. I pray for anyone who is going through temptations like me. May God help you through it and pray repeatedly that he will guide you against temptations that will arise. I am SO THANKFUL for God’s love.
The church always acts like women don’t deal with this but a lot of us do. Some of us struggle with porn too, and even lust and masturbation and homosexuality, but it’s as if the church thinks it’s only men, every one of us breaks all Ten Commandments at some point, we can’t act like we’re innocent.
homosexuality isnt bad. it's love. as long as we keep faith and love god, we are with him and His Word. He wants us to be true to ourselves and not judge others. have a nice day!! x
char x if we are with Him and His Word, we will listen to his commandments, and in Leviticus 20:13 and 18:22-24 as well as Romans 1:26-27
@@charx2348 it's perverted love my dear nothing fruitful comes from it..I pray God reveals to you the truth about his love and who he has created you to be in Christ : )
@@kimberlyhenry8597 lmao i'm gay, i know what is right for me and my God, and i love Him with all faith. i am being true to myself and i don't wanna push my beliefs onto you, so please kindly don't push yours on me because we are all entitled to our opinions.. and what i've said is my and my God's personal truth - thanks :)
THANK YOU! I’m so sick and tired of pastors acting like sexual immoralities is a male disease and that women are all victims.
I would encourage everybody to open the eyes and hearts of church leaders to the truth!
2019???
here
May 19.
CHAREL's story yup! Still here 👌
Yep
hello
Pastors don't preach about this...this is certainly an eye-opener.
I have struggled all my life with this. I heard this from my pentecostal pastor but I didnt try hard enough to quit. I prayed for all uncleanliness things to be rid from me and for forgiveness of pornagraphy and masturbation and ect.. Its not much but these last few days have been really good. Praying and building your rlationship with God is important. Plus I am maturing spiritualy. Every day is a battle for everyone. But with God we can do all things. Plus listen to that good voice with in you. God bless everyone.
I hope you are doing well in your walk with God. Stay focused on Him.
I want to encourage you with the material shared in this post and that will help you have victory over all things in the world that are against God, and be an overcomer in the end (Revelation 2:7): yestothetruth.blogspot.com/2019/08/freedom-from-sin.html
God be with you!
Same here im glad I saw this video.
It truly is the Holy Spirit who gives you the life and strength in the moment to overcome temptation. A prayer He gave me years ago in the midst of temptation was, “I cannot handle this, but, LORD, You can.” To this day, I experience His power to overcome when I pray that, truly trusting His power over what easily besets me instead of my own. ❤
Every word of this burns me right now.
Please pray with me for grace, brethren.
Wise words indeed! May God bless John Piper!
It isn't easy dealing with sexual pressure in our society today.
Everywhere you look there is a constant reminder of how perverse and depraved the times we are living in is. Being a single Christian lady at the moment I know what I face daily but what I have come to know by walking with Jesus is that His Grace is more than enough for us. We need to daily crucify our flesh, take cup our crosses and follow Him. He will never fail or forsake us.
I agree with these points. They are powerful ones. I wish we would hear more of this at single seminars and youth programmes. Even married couples can gain from this.
+Jerry Reiter nope he is a calvanist
its true im agree within ur comment.
try again on that spelling
Deborah Ekechukwu It's hard dealing with the sexual pressure, I agree. It's *very* irritating to be approached by a guy who has his mind on only sex or even wants to go right into a relationship with you when you've only talked for 5 seconds and you hardly know each other's name. Nonetheless I either politely turn them down or get brutally honest 😏 I have an affinity for brutality HAHAHA 😂
🙏🙏🙏🙏
wish I knew this years ago!This does work and if you are wise you will listen
If yer wise ye would not listen to this bs.
Brad Crampton everything he said was true.
+Mr: Please tell me one thing he said that was true and why it is true.
Brad Crampton well I already said everything he said was true. Actually, why don't you tell me one thing you feel isn't true and explain why
I wish I knew it years ago too, should share it
Who else are watching this in 2019?? God bless us... Praise the Lord 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏🙏 🙏
8) Don’t spend too much time alone.
I think it's more about not being in motion than being alone.
Who else is watching this in 2018✋ Jesus all the way
Me all the way from Namibia,Africa
Georgia girl
Texas
2019🙌🙌
2019
So refreshing hearing these topics talked about openly. Sex is not bad, sex in the wrong circumstances is. I’m so sick of churches tip toeing around this topic and then expecting the youth to be properly equipped to fight these battles.
I knew it was wrong. This sermon has given me more insight why it is so destructive in more than one way. Wish more teachers could speak and teach in so much love without condemnation. I feel loved and cared for after listening to these simple practical points and advice.
Marriet Visser,you deserve better
I had been struggling to give up Pornography and Masturbation since a long time. Only recently, I began to reform after many failed attempts! Thank you for uploading encouraging sermons! Glory to LORD in the Highest!
GOD will heal you.
This is truly amazing...May the Holy Spirit guide us to be pure in mind,body and soul and to glorify God🙏🙏🙏❤
Amen, I can't stop listening to this words. I'm glad I came across this video
still remembering this sermon?
Oh this is helping... This a sexual gratification is a key challenge for most of us the youth but praise God ,for this message preached ...be blessed
November 2019 and this is the first time i hear a message like this.
Powerful sermon. Seeking the kingdom of God is the first thing...
Ameelya Olympah AMEN!!! Sometimes I find it hard because we are in this world but you’re so correct that’s the best thing we can do!!
This is very true. It is a very gud message especially for singles. Although we might experience challenges, but God is always available to lead us the right part. The main problem is most times we do not put God first. Thank you for this message. God bless u
When you feel any urge in your mind about opposite sex, what we should do is, do opposite. i.e to give glory to God. For eg, if you see a beautiful girl, the first thing you do without thinking anything is, to praise God, say - I thank you Lord and adore you for creating her so beautiful, cute (whatever you may call her to be) say to Lord within yourself - I am sure Lord, you have not created her and made her come across me at this moment in my life, just to thing about her in a lustful way, but surely to give you glory for her beauty, for creating her so beautiful. What a beautiful artist are you. So pure so beautiful.
PS : This is the way how I do it with me. And I would say I am fairly successful by applying this thinking.
Yes. My imaginary friend is always there to help me. His name is Oscar Rembolt.
What do you say when you see an ugly girl? Thank you God for giving her such a beautiful personality?
Kaitan D'lima
Thanks brother I will try that.
Kaitan D'lima ooo
@@bradcrampton8920 you know God is real, stop lying to yourself and come to Jesus Christ for salvation, brother
Sexual pleasure is one of the hardest things i have ever faced in my life .I gone through it .Initially I didn't know it is a sin as I was a teenager 17 or 18 but as the days passed by i was addicted to it n it was very hard to overcome it .
Then i knew it is one of the terrible sins against god n it is against the will and law of God .I used to pray to God to deliver me from this addiction but I was failing frequently .I used to pray n again fall n ask god for his forgiveness but I was willfully committing sin by falling in this sexual pleasure .But i was in regular prayer and now I m able to give in .
God has strengthen me .Everyday Lord is strengthening me n delivering me .
I am able to resist the lustful thoughts now .
And growing spirituality in the lord everyday as I read my Bible and feeding my body mind n soul .
All glory to him .
I'll encourage u all not to give in .
Be persistent as I was ,n don't stop praying .Nothing is too hard for the lord .Don't feel guilty for yourselves .
Awesome!
Wow great video, how many people struggle clicking on these types of videos because they know it will cause them to think and change there hearts?
I did not searched for this, but I really needed this. Thank you, oopsident, for posting this. Thank you, John Piper, for talking about this. Thank you, Lord, for still teaching me despite me being stubborn.
O how much I need this sermon. God You are so merciful even when we disobey you, you send us the gift that will enable us to obey you
Its not easy but i know God has got my back...Thank you for this
Don't spend too much time alone. This is so timely. All these points are life-saving; and so real if ever practised.
Thanks for sharing this "love note of saving-grace".
I am a Christian, I chase after Jesus daily and like the Psalmist in Psalms 27, I ask this one thing, to dwell in the presence of the Lord. But I get extremely frustrated when the only ones giving advice on sex for singles are the people who have been married for multiple decades. It is like a rich man telling a beggar on the street, "money can't buy you happiness"! God bless you all, sorry if I seem jaded, just frustrated is all and needing to vent...
They have been there
This seems like the grass is greener syndrome. And, yes. I'm in the same situation as you apparently but I greatly appreciate Piper's words. I need them more and more it seems. If you're married and have truths from God that helps singles in this area, I believe we should humbly and gratefully accept them.
Chase after?? you mean follow his word.
No, I mean chase after, I mean pursue, I mean knock on every door so that the right door will be opened, I mean seek so that I may find! I mean thirst for the way a deer pants for water!!! It is all biblical.
Single, single, god bless u john piper
I did that a lot lot lot lot got in trouble with it. Masterbathing do make stuff worse. It causes addiction by causing a man to see all sexy or thick women as sex machine . Now I'm seeking a serious change in Jesus.
How are you holding up now
Number 5...I pulled out Psalm 68 at my desk at work yesterday...God is so good...every word is true...Thank you so much for this message....speak to the single women as well
This topic are very informative...I wish they had this information when I was younger! Spiritual Warfare, addictions and sexual immorality are many people daily struggles!
Ramona, Amen!
ramona pizarro indeed esp. to teenagers
This # 8. Church cares very little for Singles. People outside of the church's administration make Singles group. Singles are just looked over. Your tithe is welcome though!
I'm sorry to come off bitter but church can definitely be frustrating for Single Christians. Thank you though for posting.
danishhald you are totally right. most churches see singles as leopards. like they can't be effective in church cause they are single. not all but a lot. I feel the church has idolized marriage. I'm not bashing married people. That's a blessing but so singles. we're all God's children.
Zap Rowsdower212 we can create a private social media group to help each other,encourage each other pray with each and make the best out of our singleness as we walk in purity and do our Father's will
Zap Rowsdower212 k
I'm in my 30's and single and I agree with what y'all are saying but I think it's like someone said we need to support each other as Christian singles. Sometimes they do make you feel as if there is something wrong with you or you are a freak especially if you are a Christian woman and don't have a man or vice versa. Singles Christians need to unite. We can do it and encourage each other b/c we are typically going through the same issues.
I’ve recently repented during this pandemic and this video was made for me. Praise god❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing. Thank you to Brother Piper for speaking up. The truth confronts us and sets us free 👑✝️🕊️
Amazing! !! God's name alone be praised!!!
Tecla Joaquina Hey, I've seen you on a few videos since you've read my blog. How are you doing sis?
Yes, yes, because he's a jealous God. Your gods name should be praised about as much as Allah, or Brahma, or Buddha. They'll all tell you the same thing: praised be their name, they're the only true God, they're the only path to heaven, or enlightenment, or zen.
Jared Humpherys Jesus is the only way to God, not anyone else
Amen!
May this good message be shared to all in need of healing and recovery. God loves you
This is the best piece of advice I have ever heard....what a blessing....we will perish for like of knowledge and spoken wisdom.
My Life Verse:
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 😇
Thank you for this. I'll share this to my fellow youth.
#ProperPlace #ProperTime #RightPerson
Anytime I struggle to remember why I seek purity, I watch this, I’m reminded, and I thank God for conscience, for John Piper, and for the Grace to understand.
i think, in Biblie is one advice: let every man have his woman, and every woman have her man... and... is better life in marriege, as fire desire
I ve been raised in the church and I ve never heard anything about this a Sunday morning or even in youth group. teenagers NEED to hear this before they reach the age of stronger sexual temptation, and they also need to hear it after te reached it.
We shouldn't talk about this too much but we definitely need to talk about this more in churches.
Thank you Lord for guiding me to this video. We are weak but through Christ we can overcome. Everyone need to hear this.
As muslim I would like to say thank you for you advices. For me in muslim community it’s usually we talk about this subject, and your Idea of accepting this desire and direct its power is very excellent. I add to your words, fasting is also helpful. I may surprise the people here if I say in my country Saudi Arabia, as Muslims we don’t do sex outside marriage, so it’s normal to find guy/girl in 20s never done that. An that’s one of the reason the women are covering them selves. To avoid stimulation, and to live with less attentions. And having your heart to be obeyed for only one unique almighty God. Thx
As an Apostolic, we believe in the one true God!! We as women are taught modesty.. we don't wear anything that would gratify our flesh or accentuate it either. People castrate us for how we dress. But we don't want to put forth a stumbling block before anyone . Especially our brother's in Christ
SO YOUR SELF RIGHTEOUS
You may surely not have sex outside marriage but Muslims have more than one wife.
@@ektasharma3520 that's not a rule for 20th century Muslims.
Uhm, I suggest that you stop following a pedophile...
As much as all of this teaching on purity and holiness is very much correct, I have several pains in my heart about what this generation needs in order to get on the path of life, and overcome sin (but it is so much more than that). As one who has given years of my life trying to win against 'lust' I have made several mistakes in my patterns of thinking. And honestly, from the overarching onslaught of immorality in 2017, and where that path leads; respectfully but truthfully we need more in the grace of God than just doing more do's and dont's to overcome our lust.
Beloved, our highest pleasure available in the human experience is the presence of God dwelling deep in our inner man. I never want to deviate or back down from this. His presence IS the only thing that can truly, not just make you not sin, but it will be the very fulfillment that your heart has dreamed (Galatians 5). We need His presence burning in our heart, because without it we absolutely will bend to anything that appeals to our desires. But if we actually can FEEL His everlasting Spirit within our souls, well.. then we have something to fight for.
I've spent so much time focusing on trying to deny a bad desire when in truth God wants me near Him and to know that only He can win against the flesh that wars against Him. Acknowledge all darkness, commit to walk with Him until he gives you complete victory, and STOP relating to the One who loves you more than anything about how much or how little you've masterbated. I've wasted way too much time focused on my sin (which breeds more sin) rather than pressing into a loving Father who has made me righteous by His Son, and has made me clean because He's merciful.
Read Heb. 4:15-16, because as long as you are willing to win against the issue He will give you grace and mercy time and time again. He is sympathetic and not angry at us while we're seeking to overcome darkness.
We need to be distracted by how wonderful and satisfying His presence is. We need to acknowledge, yet not over focus on our sin (you will quit your battle if all your doing is thinking about not doing something) because we were created for His very life to reside within us. And beloved He is so kind to give you forgiveness as you walk thru this, and help you see yourself as holy and blameless thru His grace. These understandings should help stay near Him and not distant.
And get married! 1 Cor. 7.
thereisnt need to get married. anyways TY
Every human being in the world should hear this,as soon as possible,
This is a very good short sermon. I'm going to use this for myself and then take it to church and teach it. John Piper is right not enough of this is preached at church. Most times its glazed over. People young and old need to know how to deal with sexual frustrations. After all our body is the temple of God, and it should be kept holy. Thank you.
FLEE sexual immortality as said in 1Corinthians 6:18-20 ESV
"Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body"
Frank 92 This is talking about fornication and Adultery not masturbstion.
Wish this would be spoken and taught more in the churches,many young souls are confused and they don't know what to do when they face with situations like these... Bless you Bro for the courageous act and for putting this out...
If you hear the word of God,don't be sturbbon in your heart,I know someone out there is about to did agree with the 10 points to legitimize his weaknesses.. I wish I learnt this 17yrs back..but thank God I still have found it today...!!
atukolo benson You are an extremely stupid person, so your opinions don't matter.
Was just heavily tempted and turned to this video.
Thank you Lord for this message. This is helpful for those who are struggling and yet want to get closer to God. Thank you Lord
The best sermon I’ve ever heard on this topic! Thank you!
Wow, this was excellent. Piper is one of the few pastors I feel truly teaches from the Word. Thank you for sharing this wonderful gem.
Absolutely life changing. A pure and absolute blessing.
Seek God's Kingdom first! Our all consuming passion!
God Bless you for sharing this. I really needed this!!
Human sexuality would work much better if people got married much, much earlier. That is a biological reality which Western culture suppresses with terrible results. I do NOT know how to fix the difference between the many years between when biology is screaming for sex, and when society makes it possible for people to be financially independent to marry. All I can say is that marriage came MUCH earlier in the past, and there were fewer problems.
Ugh I know it's kinda torture. I mean I'm not even sure I have a spouse.
+JR Rodriguez Yes, I tend to agree with you that marrying young might help. People seem to have this idea that learning to live as an Individual and independent for a long time will somehow prepare you to live in close union with someone. That makes little sense. How does spending time being independent prepare you to become interdependent? Does the Bible take that approach to young christians and the unity with the church? Should they learn to live on their own for many years and then when they reach a certain level of maturity they can start attending a church and get baptized? No it does not.
People are like trees in that they can tend to be more easily molded and shaped when very young, but not so much when they get older when they can tend to be more fixed.
JR Rodriguez And the majority of pastors married in their early 20s, so they've never struggled with protracted singleness.
Yes good point, and I agree completely.
I agree
Thank you for this message. All Singles need to hear this .
Very inspiring message.. It make me realize how sexual desire effect in spiritual life and youth life... From this message i will change my wrongs.... Thank you God Amen
Amen. We can really consciously turn our thoughts to Christ in that moment and the desire will subside.
I have just found Pastor John in the past few weeks. I really like listening to him. He has a ton of wisdom about what the Bible says about different situations.
Ben Coker im gonna check him out. this is the first video i hear of him and he is excellent and bold
Whether you eat or drink
Do it all for the glory of God
It is so hard to stay sexually abstinent being in a relationship before marriage. It's God's way, but the flesh screams.
YesToTheTruth hey thanks a lot for sharing that. i will look at those videos tonight
No problem,@@intellagent7622. One night may not be enough, but I hope you are blessed to listen to these. Peace to you!
YesToTheTruth i will listen several times. i already listened to a bunch of them and they are so so helpful. I feel confident i can be sexually free
What has your purity journey been like
@@intellagent7622 That's awesome. This is my testimony I share about coming to sexual purity:
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That foundation has stood for 7 years now by God's grace. No major threats have come, thanks God. I have also been on my guard.
I like that you have faith, brother. Don't subscribe to any defeatist spirit that would make you expect that you will stumble no matter what.
Entertainment doesn't help.
My Lord...this was a right now word for me!! After 20 years of marriage, I'm single 4 years running, and I've been struggling with this issue.
Former sex addict here and let me tell you, what God says about sex & lust is correct even when it doesn't feel like it. Put yourself and your sexual desires on the altar, especially when they feel important to you. Spend as much time as you can with God & in His word, and you will see the ugliness of sin and you'll become more and more like Him. And He will reveal to you the roots of it, and if you stay faithful in the long run, He will free you from it.
Single people, in our society it may be very easy to idolise relationships. You may not notice it. But ask yourself how you would feel if God commanded you tomorrow to stay single for the rest of your life. God is more important & more satisfying & more fulfilling than any relationship. In fact God is the only thing in life that can truly satisfy us. So put all your hope & satisfaction in Him.
Brilliant sermon. Very well spoken and I feel that this will assist me along with God to stay pure. Thank you for posting.
i believe that I am hearing this now for a reason thank you Lord 🙏🏻❤️
I've got a long way to go.
danishhald dont worry your not alone we all did and by the Grace of God we got through, God is faithful.
We all start somewhere.
danishhald me too
You got this!!!
In Christ you are an overcomer! Believe that, tell yourself and your eyes that and rebuke the devil and his agents in Jesus's name. Without Christ you can do nothing but in Christ all power is granted to you even in this besetting sin in these licentious times that we live in. Abide with Christ throughout your days. Keep God in your thoughts. Sing His praises tell of His goodness and mercy and make no room for sin or comfort in it's presence. Watch for the approach of evil and overcome it by turning out of it's way and cry out to God for help. He will not fail you! Hold fast to Him and you will live a life of victory.