Men of Iron Podcast

Fighting Lust: Beyond Pornography | EP. 237

Justin and Tony are back on the pod for the final week of our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about fighting lust, not porn. What exactly is lust? Lust is a strong, intense desire for something. Lust replaces God’s design for intimacy and connection with sinful desires that are outside of His creation. When we get outside of those bounds, it leads to death and destruction. We take what God intended to be natural and we change it for our selfish gain. How are you honoring the image of God in other people? Remember, when you look at a woman lustfully, that is God’s daughter. “I’ve mad a covenant with my eyes.” Job 31:1 (NIV) Ultimately, our eyes connect to our brain, our thoughts connect to our heart and desires. Lust starts with what we see and think. It’s not just a physical thing, lust is a bigger deal than just pornography. We have to approach the issue holistically – mental, emotional, spiritual, etc. Despite all the messiness and brokenness you may be facing, there is grace! God wants the best for YOU.

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Justin and Tony are back on the pod for the final week of our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography
Today we are talking about fighting lust, not porn
What is lust?
Lust is a strong, intense desire for something
It starts with desire for something we shouldn’t want
It replaces the design for intimacy and connection, the good things that God has wired our brains for
The standard is higher for Christian men who follow the Lord and HIS standard
“But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28 (NIV)
God loves sex and loves marriage and wants us to pursue that in marriage
When we get outside of those bounds, it leads to death and destruction
We take what God intended to be natural and we change it for our selfish gain
The closer we are with God the more He will be these natural desires into alignment
How are you honoring the image of God in other people?
When you lust after a woman, you are taking value from her
When you look at a woman lustfully remember, that is God’s daughter
“I’ve mad a covenant with my eyes.” Job 31:1 (NIV)
I’ve made a commitment with God to not objectify
Our eyes connect to our brain, our thoughts connect to our heart and desires
Lust starts with what we see and think
It’s not just about stopping the behaviors, it goes deeper
It’s not just a physical thing, lust is a bigger deal than just pornography
We have to approach the issue holistically – mental, emotional, spiritual, etc.
There are a ton of resources out there for you – Covenant Eyes, Live Free, Conquer Series
Another key piece to healing and freedom is accountability! Find a mentor, we can help
Remember there is grace, God understands, He cares and He wants a relationship with you no matter how far away you feel
Approach the throne of grace with confidence!
God wants the best for YOU
Life is SO much better on the other side, there is freedom
Men, you cannot do this on your own. Let us be a resource for you, contact us today
From mentorship to small group resources, we want to prepare you for the climb – visit menofiron.org/thesummit.
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