Minds Governed by the Spirit

in religion •  7 years ago 

Sexual harassment cases have ruined a Who’s Who of reputations in the past few months, and much of the blame falls on our pornographic culture. Writing in the Los Angeles Times, Zac Crippen points out that behind the harassment problem is a pornography crisis, which has fostered a sexually aggressive society. “Nobody is talking about what could be one of the most effective ways to attack the problem: Recognizing that pornography consumption is a public health crisis,” Crippen said.

Romans 8:1-6

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them
which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the
flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak
through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the
likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin
in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be
fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but
after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the
things of the flesh; but they that are after the
Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be
spiritually minded is life and peace.

Like most addictions, pornographic habits are difficult to control, and it requires great effort to keep one’s mind and habits free from immorality. But we possess a powerful weapon in God’s Word—the Sword of the Spirit. Scripture offers protection against the lust of the flesh. We must set our minds on the things of the Spirit, and nothing helps more than Bible study and Scripture memorization.

Do you need a healing verse to memorize today? Try Romans 8:6: “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace” (NIV).

Clean thoughts make clean habits.
~James Allen, in As a Man Thinketh

Reference: Dr. David Jeremiah
Turning Point Ministries www.davidjeremiah.org

The Grim Reaper Preacher says, "Try reading the Bible from cover to cover - you'll like it."

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@deathlyhorror, I salute you for having the courage to point out this societal ill in a time where no one seems to think there's anything wrong with it.

It has ruined far more lives, families and churches than we ever imagined.

Very true. Also it's a good thing to start praying, for maintaining a continuous conversation with God could really lift the weight of temptations that often come our way. And that being aware of God's presence helps us also to be aware of what we do.

There are two levels to any addiction. Demonic bondage. Jesus came to set at liberty the captive. 2nd crucifying the flesh.
With both of these there is a lifestyle and habit to change. One thing I love about front line ministry, we see people set free from this most every week.
Great, needful and timely post!
God bless!

Hello God bless you .. I am a Christian! I love God. I liked this message. I'm starting in Steemit. regards

Praise the Lord Jesus...

lovely message. another helpful verse is. Galatians 5:24 says: Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

wonderful!!!!

@deathlyhorror The word will make your free (John 8:32). Hopefully many people continue to know the words of truth and away from these bad influences of misguided sex. An affectionate hug

Good post.

Lovely write-up
We all need to have the holy spirit for us to be able to overcome temptation. Addiction is a very bad thing and it's from the devil. May the grace of God see us through to overcome every bad habits... Amen

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Good message The key to overcoming all the work of the flesh is living under the lordship of the Holy Spirit. Blessings brother

i love this post

Good post servant of God, they are themes that in some churches are not named congratulations.

Amen. We must surely concentrate our minds with the knowledge of God in the spirit. Porn addicts, if only they want to be free from the imagery of immorality in their lives, they must concentrate on the word of God and prayer for purity of mind. It's not only for porn addicts alone but for everyone who lives in this world.

Thanks @deathlyhorror ponography is ruining so many marriages and the only solution to the addict is to attain the spirit of fear of God that gives new thoughts but am joyful about the scriptures they are the same scriptures that i was just reading from the bible

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