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10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by DanceVille: 10:54pm On Nov 21, 2015
For the sake of our marriages, relationships or just
spiritual well-being, we need to be able to find the
answer. You are in a battle against sexual lust. Here is
how you win:


1. Consistent prayer. Prayer is the act of communicating
your thoughts, worries, hopes and dreams to God. Lift up
the desires you are feeling and ask for help. God made
you and knows you and can deliver you time and time
again.


2. Avoid pornography. Besides the obvious reason—that
avoiding porn will help guard against lust—there are
psychological reasons as well. Porn creates unrealistic
expectations and desensitizes our minds toward our
spouses. They can’t possibly live up to what is viewed,
and would we even want them to? This pushes the focus
of your sexual desires outside of the home and can only
lead to paths of destruction.


3. Use social media with caution. The benefits of the age
of social networks are many. The pitfalls are equally as
great. We are reunited with people from our past and
introduced to those who are new. Old sparks can be
renewed or new ones can be lit. For a married man, this
can be extremely perilous. Always remain alert to true
intentions when using social media.


4. Consider the consequences. Fear is a great protector.
While pondering the object of your desire, also ponder the
consequences of action. Do you want to wind up in
couples therapy? Could your lust lead to an STD or even
an addiction? If you think of these things while your
desires are at their peak, you will find them quickly
receding to normal levels.


5. Question your intent. Most times when our minds
wander sexually, we aren’t really seeking pure sex. We
are seeking to replace something missing in our lives
and our relationships. For each man, these things will be
specific to his experiences. Figure out the root issue and
work to correct it.


6. Practice sexual intimacy. Do you remember falling in
love and the feeling that nobody in the world existed
except the person you loved? The reason for that is the
high level of intimacy that was shared while you were
getting to know each other. While there is no reset
button to start the marital relationship over, there are
certainly plenty of ways to regain that level of intimacy.
Improving communication, date nights, passionate
kissing and thoughtful gestures are just a few examples.
When our minds and hearts are occupied in the right
place, sexual lust has little room to operate.


7. Avoid tempting situations. The last thing you want to
do is find yourself alone with the object of your lustful
desires. If contact with that person is a must, then make
sure it is always in a public space and others are
around. Do not paint yourself into a corner where further
action is possible.


8. Choose your friends wisely. When battling lust, there
are plenty of people we can find who will enable that to
grow even more powerful. As men, we all have friends
who are single and living that lifestyle, who are married
but cheating, or who are just drawn to trouble. You can
still be their friend, but by all means avoid joining them
in their choices.


9. Keep high standards. To be a gentleman is a choice—
a very good choice, and this world today needs a great
many more. Despite the vast amount of temptations life
throws our way, we should hold ourselves to the highest
of moral standards. Self-discipline in all areas of life
leads to positive results.


10. Harness your passion. In most cases, overwhelming
sexual lust is really just a desire to release the deep
passion inside of you that has nothing to do with sex.
Instead, direct that passion in positive directions.
Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Coach a youth sports
team. Mentor troubled individuals. The satisfaction that
comes from building and creating will defeat the
destruction that comes from succumbing to the path of
sexual lust and desire.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 12:13am On Nov 22, 2015
DanceVille:
For the sake of our marriages, relationships or just
spiritual well-being, we need to be able to find the
answer. You are in a battle against sexual lust. Here is
how you win:


1. Consistent prayer. Prayer is the act of communicating
your thoughts, worries, hopes and dreams to God. Lift up
the desires you are feeling and ask for help. God made
you and knows you and can deliver you time and time
again.


2. Avoid pornography. Besides the obvious reason—that
avoiding porn will help guard against lust—there are
psychological reasons as well. Porn creates unrealistic
expectations and desensitizes our minds toward our
spouses. They can’t possibly live up to what is viewed,
and would we even want them to? This pushes the focus
of your sexual desires outside of the home and can only
lead to paths of destruction.


3. Use social media with caution. The benefits of the age
of social networks are many. The pitfalls are equally as
great. We are reunited with people from our past and
introduced to those who are new. Old sparks can be
renewed or new ones can be lit. For a married man, this
can be extremely perilous. Always remain alert to true
intentions when using social media.


4. Consider the consequences. Fear is a great protector.
While pondering the object of your desire, also ponder the
consequences of action. Do you want to wind up in
couples therapy? Could your lust lead to an STD or even
an addiction? If you think of these things while your
desires are at their peak, you will find them quickly
receding to normal levels.


5. Question your intent. Most times when our minds
wander sexually, we aren’t really seeking pure sex. We
are seeking to replace something missing in our lives
and our relationships. For each man, these things will be
specific to his experiences. Figure out the root issue and
work to correct it.


6. Practice sexual intimacy. Do you remember falling in
love and the feeling that nobody in the world existed
except the person you loved? The reason for that is the
high level of intimacy that was shared while you were
getting to know each other. While there is no reset
button to start the marital relationship over, there are
certainly plenty of ways to regain that level of intimacy.
Improving communication, date nights, passionate
kissing and thoughtful gestures are just a few examples.
When our minds and hearts are occupied in the right
place, sexual lust has little room to operate.


7. Avoid tempting situations. The last thing you want to
do is find yourself alone with the object of your lustful
desires. If contact with that person is a must, then make
sure it is always in a public space and others are
around. Do not paint yourself into a corner where further
action is possible.


8. Choose your friends wisely. When battling lust, there
are plenty of people we can find who will enable that to
grow even more powerful. As men, we all have friends
who are single and living that lifestyle, who are married
but cheating, or who are just drawn to trouble. You can
still be their friend, but by all means avoid joining them
in their choices.


9. Keep high standards. To be a gentleman is a choice—
a very good choice, and this world today needs a great
many more. Despite the vast amount of temptations life
throws our way, we should hold ourselves to the highest
of moral standards. Self-discipline in all areas of life
leads to positive results.


10. Harness your passion. In most cases, overwhelming
sexual lust is really just a desire to release the deep
passion inside of you that has nothing to do with sex.
Instead, direct that passion in positive directions.
Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Coach a youth sports
team. Mentor troubled individuals. The satisfaction that
comes from building and creating will defeat the
destruction that comes from succumbing to the path of
sexual lust and desire.


Each time u battle nature, u will lose.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by malvisguy212: 12:27am On Nov 22, 2015
chuna1985:



Each time u battle nature, u will lose.
you are a natural man, you do not want the spirit to convicte you of your sin. The unspiritual man does not receive the gifts of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are
spiritually discerned. The spiritual man judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. "For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 12:31am On Nov 22, 2015
malvisguy212:
you are a natural man, you do not want the spirit to convicte you of your sin. The unspiritual man does not receive the gifts of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are
spiritually discerned. The spiritual man judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. "For who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ.


The 10 commandments permits unmarried people to sleep wit each other. grin why should I ask d holy spirit to suppress God's nature in me

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by malvisguy212: 6:50am On Nov 22, 2015
chuna1985:



The 10 commandments permits unmarried people to sleep wit each other. grin why should I ask d holy spirit to suppress God's nature in me
thou shall not commit adultery.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by crowbar(m): 10:41pm On Nov 22, 2015
Don't think 'Adultery' can be used in the case of an unmarried man and an unmarried woman, the 10 commandments is silent on the case of an unmarried man and unmarried woman.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Seunaj05(m): 10:42pm On Nov 22, 2015
11. Stop entering romance and sexuality sections on Nairaland

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by shadelek(m): 10:42pm On Nov 22, 2015
Above all, always seek for the mercy of God so that all the above cautions will be made achievable

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by acunon: 10:42pm On Nov 22, 2015
May God help us

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Drikojigzy(m): 10:43pm On Nov 22, 2015
book
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by adepiero: 10:43pm On Nov 22, 2015
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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Flashh: 10:43pm On Nov 22, 2015
Seunaj05:
11. Stop entering romance section on Nairaland
Romance section is still holy.

Have you forgotten "sexuality section"?

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Sunnycliff(m): 10:44pm On Nov 22, 2015
...My Achilles Heel! Help me Oh God!! Its not been really easy for Ezekiel

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by noetic5: 10:44pm On Nov 22, 2015
good one
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by MrSmith007: 10:44pm On Nov 22, 2015
Guard your heart..

The MIND is a battlefield... that's where you either LOOSE or WIN.

The bible says flee from immorality..

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by adepiero: 10:45pm On Nov 22, 2015
Like say we no dey do all this things before undecided

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by igboboy3(m): 10:45pm On Nov 22, 2015
11.) Stop visiting the Romance section of Nairaland. That place is a garden of salacious iniquity

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 10:45pm On Nov 22, 2015
Thanks I need this, it is better than obituary news by far

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by ifedolapoferanm(m): 10:45pm On Nov 22, 2015
Tanku sir
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by babalonshee(m): 10:46pm On Nov 22, 2015
is okay
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by cold(m): 10:47pm On Nov 22, 2015
The best way to resist sexual temptation is to give in to it. After all the bybull tells us that Christ died for our sins. So if we don't sin then he died for nothing.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by princebaby(m): 10:47pm On Nov 22, 2015
Amen I love jesus
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by popweezy(m): 10:47pm On Nov 22, 2015
end time write-up
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by belamour(m): 10:48pm On Nov 22, 2015
KONJI NAH BASTARD
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by shizzy7(f): 10:49pm On Nov 22, 2015
Its not just sexual temptation but everything worldly.
Sometimes, I feel like I am better of being a pagan. A lot has changed...

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by adesegun121(m): 10:49pm On Nov 22, 2015
grin grin
Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by MrSmith007: 10:49pm On Nov 22, 2015
popweezy:
end time write-up
this is getting boring undecided

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by frankwells(f): 10:50pm On Nov 22, 2015
Alright,will put it in mind
Meanwhilecheesy jazz wey pass Kogi own na Angel Lucifer get am,meanwhile APC blames PDP for this,says the blood he vomitted was red,Kyrie Eleison(Lord have mercy)

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by cruzita(f): 10:50pm On Nov 22, 2015
for this great write up .give this op 3bottles of em em em--------------em














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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 10:52pm On Nov 22, 2015
OP go sleep jare. Na sex sure pass.... Abstaining from nature is pure nonsense. Abeg, if your pe.nis do you to have sex, go ahead and have it. Use condom shaaaa.....

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 10:53pm On Nov 22, 2015
chuna1985:



Each time u battle nature, u will lose.

Sure each time?

When you feel pressed and feel like pooing in public, with no restroom in sight, you lose the battle before you find one? And each time at that?

Wonderful.

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Re: 10 Practical Ways To Battle Sexual Temptation In A Christian's Life by Nobody: 10:53pm On Nov 22, 2015
undecided

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