How I Defeated Lust After 19 Years Of Struggling
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- I've struggled with lust for the majority of my life but after learning this I was able to overcome it.
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I hate lust more than any other sin, it clouds the mind and acts like a slow poison.
Idolatry and pride is worse
@@EricSmyth4Christlust is a terrible sin, it destroys your soul, and your body which is suppose to be the temple of the holy spirit, once you commit it, it's like an addictive drug, it takes deliverance and God to take you out of that bondage and captivity, many people are going to hell because of this. There is no such thing as a "worst sin" ALL sins are bad and should not be committed.
@@Osav_kimi lol you might want to look more into that one haha
Just search “are some sins worse than others?” and listen to the righteous
@@EricSmyth4Christ That's true, both there's no other sin that destroys the body like lust does. "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18)
@@EricSmyth4Christ doesn't matter is some sins are worst than others they all still come under the category of SIN therefore you should not commit any no matter what, thats my POINT, im not here to debate or argue if there are certain sins that are worst than others, ultimately, they all still take you to hell, also read your bible and what it says about sexual immorality and lust, my knowledge comes from the word of god not the internet. It's not that difficult to understand.
I’ve been struggling with lust for 14 years. Worst part? I’m only 23. The enemy snared me at a young age. Brothers: remember the proverb - a dog returns to its vomit. Let us pray to God for the strength to not play that out with our lives. Thanks for the video brother.
.more than prayer is needed truthfully.
Practical steps to live a pure life is needed
After a commitment to daily study of the word and obedience to it.
To fight lust, we're to flee from even the slightest appearance of sexuality, in song, books, and even in a person casually speaking with vulgar words.
Also an active casting down of sexual imaginations. Switching and changing such thoughts to godly righteous ones rather than continuing to dwell on them.
Starve the demon.of lust and it'll be powerless
Get sex out of your mind bro, do you want a false rape allegation to be laid against you or do you want to get robbed and killed? It's not worth your life
Since you were 9? Brother I respect you.
Same, I got addicted to pornography at 11 years old. I am 22 now.
My Brother in Christ @thebigigloo8151 just know that you are not alone in this struggle. I understand I am the exact same age and its been the exact same time for Me.
Only by His Spirit, not by might, nor by power. Zechariah 4:6
Lord give us Grace to run to You and not after the flesh which Satan uses against Us. In the Name of Jesus we will Overcome this. Amen
I am wining (17 days going strong ) please like this comment to remind me to stay focused. I almost gave into temptation but I switched it off
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This is actually hard
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I almost relapsed what I've realised that it's not that I'm horny I'm just depressed sad and I need dopamine I usually look at porn when something bad happens I don't know how to handle being sad
I’m 19 days strong, let’s keep it going
Hope you guys are staying with the Lord. Remember not to put any hope in the amount of days you've had without p-rn, other than to see how God is making a difference in your lives. Choose every day to commit yourself to the Lord. Today can be the day you experience freedom from sin, live in the new life that Christ has in you. When it seems like you can't live without this sin, remember that this is because "you are thinking more about yourself and your porn than you are about Christ and His grace," (quote from Finally Free by Heath Lambert). Set your heart on Christ, seek fulfilment in Him, and you will find the desire for p-rn will wane and wane. He is our joy, and the joy of the Lord is our strength.
@@nickgrandy6924Amen
@@israelestrada10God bless
Keep it up. Walk with God.
I'm fourteen and I need this. I have a future but I don't wanna ruin it. Let's pray for each other.
Amen praying ❤
Keep going young man. Proud of you! 👏
same :(
Brother let me tell you with all honesty man . I’m 22 years old and my porn addiction started when I was 11 years old. It’s been 11 years and I’m still trying fight this addiction everyday. I wish someone would’ve told me this when I was your age . Porn and masturbation will ruin your dreams , intimacy , true love for yourself and women in general . You will lack focus and it’s gonna destroy your brain if you keep beating your meat which is going to lead to lack of fulfilment in your life and very small desire (drive) to pursue success. I honesty don’t think that’s you want to be my age and still have this problem. I love you bro and I’m praying for you in Jesus name that you’ll fight this addiction. Amen.
@@newme4603 same and I'm 21. I broke free from porn and masturbation for almost a month and boom I gave in and made a stupid decision.
I’ve stopped drinking alcohol, not a weed smoker, now I’m just trying to overcome this lust … I’m getting stronger everyday.
Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion. To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband.
I just stopped drinking also. it’s hard.
I don’t smoke weed but just got ahold of me
God bless
I’m going through the same thing!
Proud of you brother.
For anyone who’s struggling you’re not alone. We are stronger than the temptation. Let’s put the enemy to shame. Love you to whoever is reading this
While I understand the encouragement you're trying to offer, it's crucial that we acknowledge that we are not stronger than the temptation. We are wicked and our hearts love sin, and we are weak. That's why we are commanded to flee from sexual immorality, and not to depend on our own strength. Paul says that when he is weak, then he is strong. And he is strong because the Lord is His strength. Stay humble before the Lord, recognize that Satan is more powerful than you, but he is not more powerful than Christ, whose Spirit is within every believer.
@@nickgrandy6924thank you for those words.
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
I’ve been struggling so hard. I felt like completely giving up because it’s not getting any better. I was washing dishes listening to rock to avoid listening to worship music because the shame. But something in my chest felt even more guilty and I just switched it to worship music. I started to cry because I felt so far away from God. I remember when I first encountered His presence and I was so in love with Jesus. Now here I am, letting lust keep me in bondage. But somehow I ended up finding this video. Keep me in prayers please.
It's difficult to really know whether the measure of lust that we have is a sin or not God knows and he judges Our hearts He knows his people do not want to fall into the sin of lust 🤔 the urge and desire for sex is created by God and it's a God given desire I think God labels the Man or Woman an adultery in heart when he or she doesn't care about repentance and having a pure heart before him they Sin and have no desire to please God I believe that's an Adultery in the heart God knows it's a natural desire that has to be guided and controlled having urges for sex is not a Sin at all having the natural desire for the opposite sex is not a Sin at all the Sin comes when a person is living after there lower nature and there not seeking God to change Sex is not a Sin nor the desire for sex is a Sin an some times I don't believe masturbation is a Sin either it's the person with the mindset that does not seek after God that person is the adultery it's impossible to Deny The sex urges it can be denied for a time and suppressed but eventually it will show up through us one Way or the other because it's a natural desire unavoidable May God help us All and Guide us to Do his will
@@narrowroadtraveler4167 p*rn is definitely a huge sin tho. It rots your brain and spirit
im in ur same position.. please pray
@George Jones
Hello George.
Struggling with lust can be really frustrating. I've had my fair share of battles with lust, but at the end, I'm victorious.
You might be wondering how I defeated lust practically, I'm willing to share.
After being prayed for and delivered of the demon of lust and the rest of the baggages that came with it, I lived with sisters that love and fear God, and before I knew it, the habit and power of lust was broken. I made myself accountable to my discipler. On the few occasions I stumbled, I made sure to report myself. I stayed away from lust inciting things;movies, songs, places, etc. I put the word of God in my heart as a filter.
The truth is, if you must win the war against lust, you must guard your heart with all diligence. Surround yourself with godly counselors.
A wise man is strong, a man of knowledge increases strength. For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
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@George Jones Hi George Jones
The bible says in Titus2:11
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Abstaining is not easy if we try to do it with our own ability. You must allow God to help you and this can be done by obeying his instructions, one of which is flea from every youthful lust.
Keeping an immoral relationship too is not a solution.
so if you must stay pure, you must do the following:
Be born again if you are not, stay away from friends and materials that constantly make you want to indulge example books, movies, music etc
secondly you must replace the bad habits with good ones example reading/studying at least 5 chapters of the bible daily, make godly friends, attend a bible believing Church and have an accountability partner.
if you need someone to talk to or you have more questions, please call plus two three four seven zero three nine seven seven eight five one zero
God bless you
I am 23, and I’ve been struggling with this since I was 12 years old. The thing about porn, is that it messes you up, and it messes up the way that you view women. One thing I learned is that the closer you are to God, the harder it’s going to get to avoid the temptation to do these things. It makes you become desensitized to things that you’re not supposed to be desensitized to, and twists your mindset until one day you’re looking up something that you never thought you would look up. This scares me so much, because I have been letting God down. I have grown so far from God, and now I’m struggling to get back to Him. Please pray for me.
So true. Praying for you please pray for me too.
@@NN-mb4ci I will
I pray for you too that your good will is clearing your heart and mind, and therefore, your actions. Amen.
Pray for me too. It’s difficult, but I have my Bible now
im in pretty much the same time line as you. found it when I was 12, still struggling now as a 23 year old, but LISTEN bro. Nothing, not one thing, can separate you from the love of God. No matter what you do, God is always ALWAYS desiring for you to come right back to him. Be honest with Him, share your grievances and your pain, and no matter what do not let this cycle of lust tear you away from God. God is not ashamed of you, but the enemy wants you to believe he is. the enemy sends anxiety, fear, shame, depression, and steals every bit if identity that he can as long as we let him. truth is, God is always there and always willing to forgive. He sees Jesus blood covering you and all your sins. Isolation from God because we are ashamed is agreement with the plan of the devil. if you sin, we have an advocate with the father for a reason! His name is Jesus. nothing you have done or will ever do will measure up to the work that Jesus has done. freedom, salvation, grace, the Holy Spirit; they are all a gift! we do not earn it. so, when you slip, and you are tempted to beat yourself up, DON'T. get right back up, tell the enemy that you won't let this drag you down, and immediately enter prayer. go to your FATHER, not wallow in shame and guilt and condemnation, which none of those voices are from your father but from the father of lies. I believe I can be free, and I will NOT believe the enemies deception that I am to cover my head in shame all day and wait for the next day to try again. get radically close to God, Let Him lead you out of this and remind you just how unconditional and boundless his love is for you. This battle is hard, but we can do it with God and together in fellowship and community. keep bringing it to the light brother! you're doing better than you think you are!
"The purpose of lust is to make you comfortable, satisfied and content with where you are in life." That part hit me hard. Thank you.
Every time I think I’ve escaped this sin, it comes back at me like a bite of a snake. I’ve been struggling ever since I was 13. I’ve had a couple victories ever since but I keep falling back and praying to God to not fall in again and repent. Whoever stumbles upon my comment, I’m more than thankful for prayers. I don’t want this sin to pull me back from the purpose God has in store for me. 😢
Praying for you
I’m praying for you too brother 🙏
Same. It’s literally every single time I think I’m doing good! I’m praying for you. What helped drastically is not watching shows or listening to music with lust. That includes what I read too and since deleting my Instagram 4 months ago, it’s made a difference in that as well. Stay strong brother God knows you want to do right
I’ll pray for you. You pray too. Take to heart that every time you lust you sign a contract with the devil. Also the sins of the father can be visited on the children. I struggled with it until I said enough is enough and I stood up. Then I realized the water wasn’t even all that deep. You gotta read the word of God that’s what helps the most.
keep fighting that battle. thats all that matters not how many wins or losses. you are doing great.
I struggled with porn. Now I’m free, praise God! Been 4 months of no porn or masturbating. I had to work on guarding my heart, mind and eyes. Plus, all the acts of porn, lust and masturbating serves you, not God.
Everyday is a battle, but we have to remember and recite scripture. Jesus was tempted by the devil and literally rebuked the devil with scripture, we can overcome as well.
To all those out there, a pastor mentioned: It’s pretty difficult to watch porn while playing worship music.
Do you struggle with temptation?
@@Yes-gq6rr I feel like we all do. Literally choosing to live in flesh instead of Spirit, with anything in life, but we have to die to our flesh daily and replace temptation with seeking his face and walking in Spirit.
I no longer struggle the temptation with porn or lust because I don’t put myself in a situation of being tempted and I know how the enemy tries to slip me up.
Like for example I know I ain’t gonna over to my girls house late at night if I know imma tempted as soon as pull up!
I’m Choosing to walk in what He has in store for me and that requires refusing temptation and model what it looks and feels like to walk with Christ. That doesn’t allow me to get tempted, but that don’t mean He doesn’t temp in order to test your faith! To really see how serious you are, ya know? Then you when you pass it to you know you made it because you chose to obey God and be tempted or give into your flesh
Praise God 🙌🏽
I've also found wearing christ-centered clothing helps me remember what to do when the devil charms me. The Lord Jesus destroys evil.
James 4:7 NIV
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
@@CyberJFM amen brother
I pray that whoever battles with lust, will persevere. AND THAT'S REAL🙏🏾
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
I overcame lust with already 14, I did it through Christ and I am grateful for it. I have been already almost half a year clean 😁
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Congrats man, give it to God and Keep moving forward 👍
Love you man. God bless you
Let’s go! Praise God!
Keep it up my man :D
When a lustful thought creeps in I immediately shut it down and say “ i take this thought captive in Jesus name” and say Lord help me as i flee from lust and sprint towards you, embrace me with open arms. The imagery of running towards Jesus helps.
Amen. 🔥🔥🔥
Amen!
Amen
Amen
This is a good one. Amen🙏
"You cannot defeat lust on your own." Amen, brother!
I realized that lust attacked God and it hurts God and I didn’t want that anymore. Coming from a married man with two daughters, I also stopped looking at women as meat and started visualizing women as daughters of God. Stay strong and stay prayed up!
You have no idea how this part “I stopped looking at women as meat and started visualising women as daughters of God” might impart my journey of becoming free from lust!
I’m about to go out now, and will practice what you just said. The only difference is that I think of men (not women) as I’ve been struggling with gay tendencies most of my life (but am married with children and thought this would fix everything, yet cheating on my wife with men).
I want to turn this whole thing around. Defeat lust, defeat homosexuality, become faithful to my wife again, protect my family from the enemy’s attacks, and walk in my God-given purpose!
Thanks for the tip and God bless!
Yeah man I battle lust when I can’t sleep
@@squarcircle2254 I’m happy to have spoken some word you may live by. No matter women or man lust is lust. Strive to over come your sin one day at a time, one moment at a time WITH Jesus by your side.
@@ColdBlade17 I battle with lust constantly but I discipline myself daily, hold myself accountable, and constantly ask Jesus to forgive for all sin I committed knowingly and unknowingly. Stay strong and prayed up!
Beautiful bro
Battling lust and committing to retention is a test of your integrity and commitment to yourself & God.
Amen.
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
i just slipped tonight and i am taking this advice on board ive been praying falling instantly but it needs to end here, pray for me
I confess brothers and sisters, I’ve been struggling with lust and I just ask for prayer. Blessed be the Lord despite being weak.
ill be praying for you
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
I am 19 years old and God gave me a message to come to him and rebuke the lust spirit. Speaking to God gave me the strength to get out of that comfort zone and repent from my sins. I also pray for those who are still struggling with this and come back to God in order to cast out those sinful spirits. Stay Blessed Everyone 🙏
Amen
Amen
I need some pointers I’m 17 and recently changed my sinful life around for god and when I’m at peak faith in the spirit I do so good and affect so many positively but when i fall into the trap of lust I lose a lot of good qualities without knowing I need to break this
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
Thanks for this video Nick. I really needed to hear it. I finally got truly saved about 5 months ago and a week before that I ended up in the hospital for severe drugs withdrawals - threw up so much blood, my levels dropped below emergency level, required 3+ blood transfusions; had over 1,000mL of urine in my bladder, but lost the ability to go on my own and had to have multiple catheters and medication; had a heart murmur w/ a resting heart rate over 170; kept going in and out of consciousness, etc.
Not to mention the horrible withdrawals from severe opioid use disorder...after a week in the hospital, I got discharged - it was that morning I prayed to God to truly be saved once and for all without doubt in my mind and it became true. While in the hospital I also made a lifetime commitment to no longer abusing drugs or using illicit drugs and now I'm almost 5 months clean and sober, going to therapy every week, and back in my home church.
For a month or two out of the hospital, lust was not really an issue any longer. Then it started to creep back in. The urges and cravings became more intense and it's been a struggle ever since. I wish it wouldn't have happened like this now that I knew in my heart and soul that I was truly saved, if I could stop the drugs like I did and not have that desire to use anymore, why did this have to creep back in now that I was saved and had no doubt about it?
I don't really know the answer to that question, other than Satan is a stubborn and consistent fallen angel looking to use my eyes that simply love the look of a beautiful woman/women...against me. So like you said, we must choose God. We can't do it on our own, we need God. This is spiritual warfare, truly, and we need the Holy Spirit to succeed and I pray this will happen as I make a life-long commitment to stop giving in to lust and these videos, etc.
May God bless me in this recovery journey, as well as every one of my brothers and sisters here too - stay strong! The Lord is always with us and has our backs! 🙏✝
The longest 5 minutes i’ve had in a long time. Felt like an hour. Thank God for leading me to your video which totally gave me a new mindset on how to overcome lust. God is good.
This video was so powerful. Women struggle with this sin as well. The devil will tell me just one time and then you can get back to seeking God. Same thing with a certain drug I struggle with. I need to choose God everytime!!
keep basking in HIS presence & he will DAWN on you! :)
@pelosishammer50 yes it's indeed an issue for woman to. I agree thank you for saying that sister 🙌😊
"The purpose of lust is to make you comfortable, satisfied and content with where you are in life."
This the crux of this message and this is 110% correct. Your short message is so true and so anointed. Thank you.
I'm a 33 Single lady but I've been battling with lust since the age of 26 when i gave my life to CHRIST, I defeated list for 2 years but i keep falling ,at time I don't even know how i feel about it again . Kindly guys lift me up in prayers
keeping you in my prayers, don't give up & give in to the enemy's trap. you can overcome this along with God's help 🌼🙏
I pray that you will resist the demon of lust just like I did recently and Jesus will always help you so you won't even remember about it now. Amen.🥳🥳🥳 Congrats for I know that you will overcome it.
I don't struggle with a spirit of lust because I refuse to have sex with anyone, I don't want a false rape allegation laid on me nor do I want to get robbed or killed by her little thug buddies
Love ya sister keep the faith
The solution is finding another thing to accommodate your mind.. I struggled as well but I can tell you that I'm out already
As a born again Christian, I gave my life to Christ and still struggle with this sin. It's very hard to let go and I'm trying to not give up at all
Difference with struggling with sin and living in sin. The whole point of sanctification in your journey. Just continue to live a repentance lifestyle. We all fall short.
Jesus loves you, the Lord can and will deliver you. You just stay growing in Christ and you will become more like the Lord ❤️
Praying for you.
Have the strength to say " I rebuke you satan in my thoughts and in my Works...in the name of Jesus..in the
name of the God of Abraham..the God of elijah the God of Moses...I REBUKE YOU...this is very very powerful..
Please pray for me as well. I'm a 15year old born again Christian but I keep falling into the same sin knowingly but instantly regret after it. Please pray😭
This is one of my favorite videos, transparent, thorough, and real. I wish we could hear more videos like this. They should be overcome by the testimony and the blood of the Lamb
I’ve struggled since I lost my V at 17 and after 13 years, I had to finally be intentional about surrendering myself to Christ daily. I had to be intentional about separating myself from everything worldly, alcohol, partying, degrading or negative music, even dating. And it has never been so peaceful or relieving in my life. Celibacy had finally become easy for me because my purpose has been connecting with God on a deeper level.
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
For a Christian girl who struggles with lust and masturbation. I had to put a pause on dating and relationships because I don't want to give virginity away to someone i don't know properly in the heat of the moment. I'm still trying to be close to God.. but the road is so lonely and the shame is crippling. I feel like a sitting duck to any form of attack from the enemy because I don't even know how to identify it. When I try resisting my body is on fire and my emotions in torment..i don't know who to call for help then. I'm so much ashamed to even talk to God in the moment of resistance, it takes me forever to even listen to Christian music and I feel so damaged and broken beyond repair..no one talks about this things at church so I feel that I am always alone 💔. I'm trying not to give up hope in life, please pray for me
Edit: Thank you guys for all the advice I really appreciate it 🙏
You guys are the best. I'm still trying my best to keep fighting on despite how lonely it is. Thank you
May God bless you sister stay strong
Take care.
What helped me is a Bible study on marriage and sex. Don't let the enemy snare you into a guilt trap. This seperates you from God. Repent, go to him boldly. Remember these desires are normal. Find a way of coping that helps you flee temptation. Your love for God is encouraging!!!❤❤❤❤
Thank You for being so honest, it really helps so many people
@@paulaprice6949well said
When such moment come, pray or pick up your Bible and start reading or try to get busy with a any type of work, the urge will die down immediately. Mind the type of books you read ..I'm a 39 years old single, still virgin
I've been struggling with lust even before ten. I needed this revelation. Lust is a very dangerous sin but I couldn't help but go back to it. I will change. Praise God.
Look brother think of it like this, God gives you the strength to get back up on your legs and stand up, yet we use this godgiven gift to run back to the very think that knocked us down. But time and time again over and over he forgives us and walks with us. You're battle isn't over brother, it won't be over until you win, and you will with the power of God my brother. Stay thankful, keep Your head out of the gutter, and put your heart to God, you got this brother 🙏
Please remember guys after repentance God chooses to forget our Sins For his sake God has feelings too Sin hurts god and seperates us from god God Has feelings too he made us alll in the likeliness of his own image ❤ so never remind God of Our past Acknowledged sins
when i was in that cycle, i realized that it wasn’t only my mindset but it was my heart as well. i felt the need to lust after either other women or just to pleasure in not only my mind but in my heart as well. since then i’ve changed my perspective on how i look at women and how to avoid looking at women in a lustful way. judging off their actions/how they think and not by how they look.
You’re right about it being a heart issue. That’s powerful!
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23 NIV
Where's the mind and where's the heart?
Aren't they the same, our reasoning?
Mathew 15:19 for out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual
Immorality, theft, false testimony,slander etc.
I’m 25 I’ve been watching and struggling with this since I was 12. I prayed about 30ish min ago asking for guidance and help and this video came up during a few others. Praise unto the lord for his guidance and his mercy
One of the hardest battles I've ever had to fight. It is nothing but straight poison. This video is appreciated more than you know.
Spot on, Nick! And I'm 74 years old keeping the faith, and I thank you.
This is a great video for young Christian men because I’m seeing that it’s a major issue for most men. 🙏🏾
Yes it’s the worst addiction to man kind
And most women.
@@UncleRoams Women too but surely not most women.
and woman not js men we go through it to
I've struggled with lust for years. I fell for it countless of times but now I'm going 2 weeks now. This week has been the worst and I thought that week 1 would be the worse . I hope everyone does well on their journey and connecting with God
Keep going bro I’m on week one I believe
@jaykwontorres4924 good luck man ill pray for you tonight
I'm 16 and the main demons I'm fighting right now is lust, it's been a 6 months struggle and It keeps coming back. It feels like everything is slower, because all I think about is to stop. I ask forgiveness everytime with a gut feel of guilt and disappointment. This video cleared my mind and it was the motivation I needed. It has made my vision so much clearer, and opened my mind. Much thanks 🙏 🙌
hi
let me just say don’t think that you are sinning from the act of masturbation.
this is a weakness of the flesh. Don’t fight it but turn it to strength. God said to paul, for it is in your weakness my strength is seen. and paul responded by saying that he will take glory in his weakness (glory in this phrase is learn from it) .
I know you have a gift that is in you and it’s manifesting in a form of a thorn in your flesh, but God says he alone satisfies the soul and the heart . I understand that you need to avoid things to trigger you back but you need to substitute this desire of the flesh with the desire of the spirit (heart, soul and body).
oh, and before i forget, lust is an uncontrolled desire towards something. for example women, alcohol, movies, games e.t.c. Learn to have self control.
stay strong, its just a demon.. never give in to satans soldiers their weak without your focus to give in.
@@matthiasknerl4272 much respect, amen 🙏
I think it’s amazing that you recognize this problem at such a young age! I am 51 years old and still struggle with lust!
Now that you’ve acknowledged the problem, you are over halfway there my friend! Keep up the good work and God is about to bless you!!
I’m 16 and me too
Man I'm almost moved to tears because of how true your saying is: there is a direct correlation between lust & lost purpose. I can honestly testify about myself that this saying is true, I've seen & lived it.
Man, I've been struggling with lust for the longest of times, especially beggining in my early teenage years to my mid-twenties. The more I gave into this battle the more I would sense & experience a sort of shift in the direction of my life I know wasn't supposed to be happening. I've lost a lot through giving into lust; identity, worth, confidence, purpose...and I had to come to a point where I must admit that I have a problem, and have suffered certain losses because of it. It has been painful, more like a wound than a scar. I realized that I must live with myself after my so many occasions of dreadful actions. It has also massively hurt how I relate with the people in my life; my church, my community, in ways I lack the words to describe.
Brother, thank you for what you do man. Thank you for heeding God and using your platform for speaking truth man! It's not always popular but there's always that one person (or few people) in a crowd who'll listen and hear - the Spirit of God speaking through you. Thank you man! Prayers for you to keep doing what you're doing. 🙏
Hi
How are you?
Please how often do you read and study your Bible?
Whenever I feel like I am cleaned up. I will listen to a rabbi teach, but perhaps it doesn't feel like instruction in the life I am living. Six days doing what you have to do, or take a day off for yourself?
The loss you've mentioned I've also lost em all and its been a stumbling block ever since 😢
Bro I don't know you.
and honestly this is what am battling to in my life for years now God I need to be free.
Am supposed to be a software engineer but it seem like I can't move in life am just stuck this virus has taken full control of my life, the other I was reading the scripture when that devil and I gave in to it.
Once you grow in your relationship with God, you can become content, (I am a witness to this) lust and temptation will pass by without moving you. Your thoughts and actions now have more meaning than they once did, because you find yourself not wanting to disappoint God.
Well said, I think you have to fall so in love with God that doing any sin quite frankly feels horrible, and you don’t crave it because you don’t want to hurt your Father. But let’s not forget that we’re not holy, only Jesus is. I once heard a great evangelist say “the closer you get to God the more sinful you feel” Bill Graham.
I’ve battled with Lust for so long (10 years and I’m 19) that even today I struggle with it due to my battles with the feelings my last relationship has left me with.
I’ve been gaining more and more self control but every time I watch videos or look at pictures and “help myself” I literally feel this feeling of “oh goodness what have I done” because the next day that follows is always a bad day unless I don’t do it.
So I really thank you for clarifying this so that I know what I gotta do in order to save my purpose in life and protect my family.
this is exactly how I feel please pray
@@vrite2868 I put out a prayer for you as soon as I read it. I got your back.
@@Tonymobb110 same with you😁
@@vrite2868 Dont worry bro, this happens to me but just keep fighting you got this brother and you will beat this.
It's SO refreshing to hear this godly perspective in a world that is teaching the opposite. THANK YOU for putting this video out.
We can’t underestimate the power lust can have over us and the danger that comes with each time we give in. We can do this
I've been struggling with both lust and anger since I was a teenager I am 43 years old now. Every time I try to turn away from lust and anger I give in. But thank you for your testimony Nick, it has made me think about what I'm actually doing in the spiritual realm.
You and I both have the same issue brother
@@Semper2003 I will say a prayer for you my brother in Christ.
Pray for me brothers n sisters😥 as i am battling with this dangerous sin
This is a great video! I just want to add that you don't defeat lust. It will never go away because It's an urge that will come up naturally if you allow your mind to be consumed by it. It's not something that you get rid of. It's something that you master and control. It's an everyday struggle to keep your attention focused on the higher values of life. The moment you think you've won, is when you set yourself up to fall. Keep striving everyday to keep your focus. Lust is natural, and that's what makes it so hard to conquer. But just because it's natural doesn't mean that we have to submit to it. Be patient and wait until God blesses you with a mate that will help you satisfy this natural desire in a righteous manner.
amen 🙏🏽
Yes Lord, you're so right about this one. That part hit home with me when you said" it's just one more time then you can go back to your purpose". 🤌🏾🙏🏾Stay blessed brother.
I have been going two months strong and I thank God everyday for giving me that attitude
True indeed! 🙏 I've shared this once in a privious video, and I share it again, "A person who is serious about fulfilling his purpose will learn to view all of life through the grid of God's intentions." 🙌
I've never heard this topic from this perspective before. Thank you for following God's leading to share it.
I am 19 turning 20 this year and I've dealt with problems with lust for so long now. I recently had a good streak of not giving in and today I fell into temptations and I felt horrible for it, I prayed for forgiveness and was brought to tears while asking for it. I really needed this video thank you and God bless
Pro 24:16 TS2009 For seven times a righteous man falls and rises, But the wrong one stumbles into evil.
God's strength will keep you.
I just turned 20 the other day bro. Been struggling with lust for a few years now. I pray that one day you, me, and so many others will break this nasty habit. Its a super tough sin to overcome but we can do it!
@@maxalexander4550 it is not just a sin. Lust is a battle you have to fight over and over again. When you find Victory in one battle with lust, you do not relax and do nothing. No you act as if it will come up again, so you prepare for it, you build your fences higher you strengthen your defense and attack against it. You store up the Word of God in large amount in your life whenever it seems the waves if lust has receded.
Lust is not a one day battle. No it is a series of battles.
Many have had contionus steak of victory in their battle against it. You do not expect a miracke to be free form lust, no you prepare strategies, you may fall today but stand up and humble yourself before God and prepare for your next battle.
@@maxalexander4550I understand you I've also been there before and I'm only 15 thankfully mine didn't last long only like for one year due to the friends I thought I had influencing me negatively. Now I try as best as I can to stay away from them and from every evil and tempting thoughts in general. I've kept myself close to God by reading my Bible everyday, and controlling myself whenever I'm about to do something that doesn't favor the word of God. I have decided to completely give my life to Christ and repent. Everyday I pray and even on social media I've realized that I've changed a lot, I try to stay away from all these Instagram, TikTok, Pornhubs etc. and even my music playlist I've been focusing on worship musics and got rid of all the unnecessary rap songs I had. I'm telling you I have been saved by Jesus Christ now I want to continue these great habits and try to respect, forgive and help everyone as much as I can. The Lord is with you my brother, have faith surrender your life to him and you shall be saved, hope this message can improve the way you live in the slightest. Sending you much strength and courage, I believe in you, you can do it.
This video was a blessing. I have been struggling with lust ever since I got into this journey and even before that. I am grateful that the Most High placed this video into my feed. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight on lust and exposing it for what it is, A PURPOSE KILLER! Elohim bless you and your ministry. 🙏🏾
i've been struggling with this since the 5th grade. guy friends would talk about inappropriate things to me and even touch me inappropriately and then say mean things about my weight..when i was in 5th grade. it made me confused. it made me hate myself. it then led me to lust/pornography/anything sexually explicit that i could watch. im now graduated from college. i still struggle with lustful desire and still give into watching sexually explicit things. as a woman, its hard to talk about this AND being a christian woman. its really hard for my head to grasp this, still after all these years. ive had some health issues the past ten years and i used to think it was punishment for my lustful acts. that, of course, is NOT true but i've lived so many years believing that. ive had a period in between all of this where i did stop watching anything sexually explicit for a long time. i was so proud. but then college hit and i was more depressed than ever and even had spiritual attacks. it made me turn to lustful thinking and want to watch something that will take me out of reality. that was three years ago and since then ive been struggling again. i can proudly say i am in therapy and have been talking about it, its at least a step up. but the guilt i feel is wild. and figuring out what my triggers are and so on. its a lot. prayers for your girl, okay? 😢 thanks for sharing this video man.
Remember condemnation is not from God, conviction is. Condemnation is to damn and destroy you, but conviction is to discipline and pick you back up. God loves you and for all the things done to you in your past even now just know He has delivered you woman of God. You have the victory now walk in it in Jesus name and by His stripes you are healed, so in Jesus name every health issue and infirmity is cast out to never return. If you read this you will receive the life of the Spirit of God in you and all will be well.
Like std or abortion? If so that is punishment
Hi Julia...
We must unlearn what we've learned....
I'm a male, what helps me is to simply turn away...
Shame is a virtue...that we both obviously have so that's a good thing... remember that porn stars don't have shame quite the opposite really...hope this helps ya out...God bless you and yours...look away become stronger...✌️🤷🙋
Eric Underwood Class of 81 Downey High school CA ✌️
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Don't be guilty, God is forgiven father..all of us is and gas been victim to this but surly, you will come out of it ok
Hey guys i'm CJ i'm 18 years old and i been struggling since 14 years old, I've been praying really hard and trying to overcome it but lust comes in different forms and I keep falling and getting back up. Guys and Girls I pray we all overcome lust. The devil is just a hater he's sending our weakness, But with God we'll overcome lust together all of us. I'm very thankful for this video God bless you bro!!
the way to overcome
lust is by faith.
The problem is that we fight in our own strength because we still think we are able to. But once we surrender and let God fight we will see the power of God.
I’m 39 years old I have been struggling with this addiction most of my life, and it has gotten me know where. It truly is spiritual warfare, and I choose Jesus every time. Thank you brother for this video and help tremendously for me to look at it from a different point of you.🙏🏽❤️💪🏽
1 Timothy 6:12 hits different in watching this video. I think we get so caught up in fighting lust that it almost consumes us. Love this video and how you point out it’s not about stopping this thing but consciously choosing God in every moment. Thank you for sharing. Definitely saving to hear every once in a while.
I am grateful that you made this video. I hope everyone who is struggling with lust overcome it. I have been fighting since 9 years old. I'm 39 now.
I was given over and cast out
No struggle and no warning
I remember being a young babe and voiced a complaint sitting in the seat of a car in the back. I was attacked and hit in my head and it seem the Bible and everything was removed
Over a complaint and WHEN I KNOW plenty of people who were in fornication then. Yet none of them said they were ever attacked. I know plenty who went off to college sleeping around NO ATTACKS and this was yrs.
Thank you, I just got out of a hardcore lustful relationship. (3wks). I prayed to God if she’s not from you then remove her now. Next day she gave me the silent treatment. What’s best for you isn’t always what you want. #jesusislord
And it goes deeper than this too it’s extremely deep for anyone that’s just gonna watch this and continue doing whatever it is they do
Before, I watched a video with a guy crying.
This helped a bunch Nick. From now on, i will see lust as a battle between God and satan. I will choose God everytime! Love you family ❤
Thank you! Battling for 17 years. I found it to be a struggle and a serious problem. I want purpose and I’m glad I found this video.
If you're married, make your own personal videos.
As someone who’s struggled with lust for many years I appreciate your take on this as well as sharing your journey
Yes, I'm currently struggling with this, not as severe as before, but I still need urgent help. Please, pray for me 🙏✝️🕊
i will be praying
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The 3 strategies mentioned by the priest.
Understand that the devil's aim is not just to make you fall into lust but to lead you into despair and make you stop seeking Christ altogether. Therefore, avoiding falling into despair and continuing to seek Christ through repentance is essential.
Recognize that Christ allows the struggle against lust because it becomes a teacher for you to learn the spiritual life. Through this struggle, you will learn how to pray, fast, read the Scriptures, and become a better, more fulfilled person.
Instead of directly fighting against lust and engaging in a conversation with the demon of lust (which can lead to failure), you should focus on desiring something greater than lust. Fight for purity, Christ, the spiritual life, your family, and the things that motivate you more than lust. You will eventually achieve victory over lust by learning spiritual tactics and refusing to spare the devil.
Go and meet an md psychiatrist
Im struggling for years... You are right, only god can help you defete lust, you cant do it by your own
@jessicaj9743 of course it will flee someday on its own when your in pension
Personally have struggled with this sin. Really appreciated this video and your perspective man. Thank you so much for this message and all the others you’ve uploaded.
Now it's Time to do dear brother
Be not a hearer of the word only BUT A DOER OF THE WORD.
God bless and strengthen you, amen.
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Unbelievably powerful message. You have the Holy Spirit in your brother ❤️
Commenting to keep me accountable. Caved in to lust tonight and then opened TH-cam and this was the first video that popped up. Next time I feel tempted I will remeber that lust tears me away from my God-given purpose and I will call a friend before doing anything.
Keep on the right path brother 🙏 With constant repetition and prayer God will rid it from your life 🙏 I’ll pray for you friend ❤️
How you doing now brother?
Currently fighting that battle. Been fighting for years but I’m now seeing it as an actual battle. This video solidifies that. Thanks ❤
Been struggling since 8 years old. Stumbled upon ‘videos’ on TH-cam. Been struggling since. Im a girl and I feel like I’ve seen no girls opening up about lust. But I’m quitting now. And God is going to help me. Im so thankful for Him. I haven’t been acting like it. Been sinning like crazy. But I’m going to stop. Try, at least
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You're so right about no girls opening up about lust I was looking through the comments (since I am a girl myself) to see if there was any girl I could relate to and yours is only the second comment but it's a REAL thing for us too. I'll tell you this though I struggled with lust.....it started from scrolling one night on social media at 15 and finding some article with lustful connotations and I tried it and boom I was caught in a cycle for 3+ years of masturbation. And I'm here to tell you that you can be free, God set me FREE from the bondage of masturbation and I haven't fallen since! And I tried my best since I knew how wrong it was but I was using my own will and strength and it never worked I always ended up falling back but when I went to the Lord in fasting and prayer it just left, the desire left! I'll admit though that lustful thoughts haven't fully gone but that is something I'm seeking counsel from the Lord too and I KNOW I WILL be free indeed and you WILL too with the help of our Lord Jesus Christ take Him by the hand and stay clinging and see how He'll work in your life!
I just pray that God delivers all of us out there🙏✨
There are many people out there struggling with lust even me but always remember we don't have to be perfect always we can do this don't give up be patient god loves us just the way we are try and don't give up ❤✝️
Ive been battling since i was a young, I've learnt so much in only 4 years, I give thanks to youtubers like these who give me my daily bread, thank you
Excellent explanation dude. Lust distracts us / destroys our purpose. Only recently I’ve started to view it that way and watching this is confirmation of my thoughts.
Bro you dont know how much i need to hear this. Lust has basically destroyed my life for 20 odd years. Drugs and lust im a functional addict but cant seem to shake it. Im a God fearing brother too im constantly falling and going back to God only to fall again its a vicious cycle
The best 5 minutes on TH-cam.
The cold, hard truth. Thank you.
Perfect message going into 2024.
It took me 42 years to finally stop fornicating, I was married from 2000 to 2006 but I’ve always struggled with sex. I’ve been in and out of church my whole life and at 42. I had some drastic things happen to me and my health don’t need to go into all of that, but I have been celibate since 2015 and I could say that’s a miracle for me with gods grace it can happen
I'm so blessed to find this video. It gives me strength actually seeing testimonies of others fighting as I am. God Bless us all.
Thank you so much for this. I've been addicted to porn since I was 10 years old, I'm 16 now. I've tried since then to quit it, and I've told my selves too many times to count that "I'm done." Over time though, that turned into "No more for a week," and that turned into a "No more for two days," and that turned into a "Well this is healthy for me anyway." I was always looking for ways to justify masturbation and watching porn and the cycle continued for years with every time I grew more and more insecure. And now I decided enough is enough and I went and looked for some guidance and I cam across this video. And your words gave me the motivation and determination to seek God's help and end this once and for all
how's the journey going?
Remember this Friend. When it comes to Sexual Sin, never accept compromise. Comprising to your sexual sins is compromising with the Devil, and it will never end well.
I wish you the best of luck my friend, and remember, God loves you, and sent his son to die for you. God bless.
Resisting the urge to lust shows incredible self-control and discipline. It's a sign of mental toughness and resilience, proving that you can overcome challenges and stay focused on your goals.
Been losing this battle for so long. Thank you for posting this. Takes huge courage to put yourself out there and make it. God bless you. I never really thought of it this way before. As a battle. I'm saying "my will be done" and not "thy will be done." How sad and selfish towards the God that gives me every breath of my life... Brutal stuff, brother.
Praise the Lord brother I know a lot of man is trap in this sin we need to hear more testimony of those who have overcome to encourage other's Amen
Just seeing others deal with the same issue as me gives me motivation
This is WISDOM!! People like Andrew Huberman is talking about how porn can ruin the dopainergic reward system but that's technical terms. In general terms, what lust would lead to is pulling you from purpose and ultimately idol worship. Thank you Nick for sharing your vulnerable side and revealation from God!! Shalom to all who's struggling.
Been struggling with lust for far too long. I declare that i will be free from.bondage in the mighty name of Jesus. Help me to choose you Lord please.
This video popping up on my timeline was all God. I needed this and I shared it with my brothers. Thank you!
I still understand that it is an attack on God in us but God is always victorious 🔥🙌🏽😤
God sent me here! Know I understand why! Praise God almighty! Thank you fellow ambassador of the most High God! Thank you so much for the truth God Spoke through you!
@Nick Jones, I have given into lust today despite being presented with a way of escape, thank you for putting out this video and I ask that you as well as others would pray for me to use your approach to detach myself from this horrible sin that I have been dealing with for 30 plus years
Thank you I needed this, as a girl i get ashamed I’ve been struggling with lust for 7 years but this video helped me so much🙏🏽
You also wanna get to the root of why and where lust started . Overcoming anything takes a willingness to be open and have really ugly conversations with your leaders. I say all this from experience and it’s been a journey that I’ve been walking out with God. When we deal with lust shame comes right up behind it. But the enemy can use that shame to trick us into hiding from God. There’s no point in hiding when you fail God knew that was gunna happen but when you fall into temptation take a moment and think about what you did to allow that door to open . Was it something you were watching, listening to, were you partaking in conversations you shouldn’t have been in. Should you sleep with your phone on your dresser vs in bed with you ? How is your day planned out ? Cause if you’re not coming home tired have you used the day God has given you to its best capacity that you have enough energy to stay up late and watch videos or do things you shouldn’t. But as the capital C church I think we should be having more conversations about this and what it looks like to both overcome and still be dealing with lust.
Yes! So tru I was just thinking about this like how it all started thank u for the complete break down
Lust is a highly powerful demonic spirit and only Yah himself can remove the desires of Lust. Don't ask any leaders. They will waste your time.
Its actually pain that reminds me of the whole thing. What starts out as an invisible thought turns into a good idea and then guilty action. I can't tell you how I felt yesterday. Perhaps at the end of the day I don't feel good enough. Worse still feels worse minus the physical pain. There's trying to go about the day to day exhausted coming.
How is sexual desire not normal? Who put it there?
That's true as well. I was "introduced" to explicit content at a very young age (about 9) by accident. I was surfing the web and somehow I stumbled upon a page with nude pictures. Something that I would prefer not to share happened to me when I was about 13, and that led me to start masturbating. It got worse over time to the point of doing it every day. Unfortunately, it takes a looooong time to heal these wounds, especially in the brain. All I can do is to be reborn in Christ, pray every day and be vigilant. It's a daily spiritual battle. What Nick says is extremely powerful. It's very sad to see this younger generation addicted to lust and so many degrading things. The enemy is infiltrated among us. Please take care of your children and teach them about God and our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏🏼
0:48 EXACTLY THATS WHY ITS HARDER THAN EVERYTHING ELSE, like quitting drugs for example. because it feels like you lack some essential part of your life when you do not have it!
Thank you sir,
This is exactly what I'm facing right now..
I really do want to overcome it, and serve God in Holiness and righteousness. I want to be focused and be wise, and also be very intentional with my life.
Please, keep me in your prayers.
Don’t get driven out of your purpose!
Love this!! 🙌🏾
The ones who are killing it at their purpose are the most lusftul. CEO's be slayin' 🤣
Lust turns into fear, friend of the world is enemy of the Lord | James 4:4
Not only do I like this video I saved it to hear daily. Thank you for the courage and the love to encourage and remind me/ us of TRUTH
Well spoken brother, there arent too many who are willing to speak on this matter and we are grateful for your words🙌🏾
Man, this is literally how I have been feeling for the last 8 years. I've been struggling with femdom addiction and there were time I could literally feel something disappearing in me while I was watching it. I lost my job recently and it was really tough for me but I felt energy to learn, work on myself and look for a new one. But after "one more" video too much I just felt all that disappear. Now I just aimlessly wander all day trying to motivate myself to do anything. I don't know what to do, I hope it will come back and I find strength to do what I supposed to do even when I feel so empty.
The same thing happened to me well it happened twice but the first time had nothing to do with sexual sin it was a different sin. Not going to go into all the details but the Lord showed me to find out what I have and I recently realized it was a mental thing actually. See the devil was convincing me my emotional numbness was actually spiritual numbness (I too felt unmotivated) and now am realizing this seems to actually be some sort of emotional disorder that has been affecting me since childhood. So just saying pray about it first but maybe see a psychologist (a Christian one) and if it's not anything mental at least you can rule that out.
Be praying for you. (Pray for me as well please). God bless you.
The best part of this video to me was the last 60 seconds. “There is a direct correlation to lust and your purpose” woah. What a breakthrough for me. As I reflect I see how that correlation has attacked me, my heart and my mind in the past. This needed to be brought to light for me. Thank you.
Praise The Lord Bro. Thank You for talking about this subject. List is definitely a struggle and it has been for me and it’s certainly no joke. Its real and can be detrimental to one’s Spiritual Health. Thank You for shedding a light and exposing how dangerous lust is. 🙏🏾
Hi Amanda Weldon,
The bible says in Titus2:11
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
Abstaining is not easy if we try to do it with our own ability. You must allow God to help you and this can be done by obeying his instructions, one of which is flea from every youthful lust.
Keeping an immoral relationship too is not a solution.
so if you must stay pure, you must do the following:
Be born again if you are not, stay away from friends and materials that constantly make you want to indulge example books, movies, music etc
secondly you must replace the bad habits with good ones example reading/studying at least 5 chapters of the bible daily, make godly friends, attend a bible believing Church and have an accountability partner.
if you need someone to talk to or you have more questions, please call plus two three four seven zero three nine seven seven eight five one zero
God bless you
Get that garbage out of your head before you end up hooking up with somebody and they falsely accuse you of rape
Bless you brother.
Well spoken.
Well said.
Well received.
May GOD use this video and your voice to sharpen peoples spiritual swords and fight the good fight.
I needed to hear this.
If your seed isn't being sown into good soil for GOD's kingdom, then dont waste perfectly good seed, and don't hurt your fathers feelings. Together in christ, hus grace and mercy will giude us through these struggles, Bless you all.