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Posted: Fri Nov 9th, 2007 06:51 am |
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Maybe you are a hopeless loser. So am I.
But Jesus became a hopeless loser FOR YOU! He took up your sins and died the death that you deserve. He destroyed your sins. YOU ARE FORGIVEN. you can't atone for your sins by beating yourself up. That is worthless, it is one of your worthless "good" works, after all. But you don't have to atone for your sins. They are paid for. Stop trying to pay for them. You can't and you don't have to.
Jesus said "IT IS FINISHED." and he meant it. He meant that YOUR sins and YOUR death are finished. You are not condemned.
Read Romans Chapter 7:18 throught the entire 8th chapter. You will learn that although you are a wretched man, Christ has paid for your sins. You will learn that God no longer holds your sin against you. Nothing can seperate you from the love of God as expressed in the perfect life, death, and resurection of Jesus Christ YOUR lord.
Jesus came to call not the righteous, but sinners. You sound like a pretty good candidate.
And EVEN THOUGH YOU CONTINUE TO SIN, YOU ARE STILL FORGIVEN! God's grace is infinate. There is plenty to go around.
YOU ARE FORGIVEN! God doesn't hold your sins against you, and you shouldn't either.
I posted a Sermon that will most definately NOT beat you over the head nor condemn you. It will tell you that although you are a sinner, Christ has won your salvation. Don't be intimidated by the fact that it is a sermon. Trust me, it is not like any sermon you have ever heard. The preacher points you to Christ, NOT TO YOU. Every sermon that you have ever heard has probably pointed you to yourself, right? That makes you feel horrible, because you are a wretched sinner, right? Well this one points you to JESUS, not to you. It points you to his all atoning death FOR YOU.
The sermon can be found here:
http://blazinggrace.org/forums/forum6/1293.html
You are forgiven. Go in peace.
Last edited on Fri Nov 9th, 2007 06:52 am by B
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 06:28 pm |
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 I had a really good day up until a few moments ago. I am so vulnerable to lust/P/M. I hate the lack of control I have over my addicition and the dissappointment I feel right now. I'm thirty six, great wife and wonderful children but still unable to stay strong for them and for God. This guilt feels bad (wow). Please Pray for me, thanks!
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 07:03 pm |
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minuspride wrote: I had a really good day up until a few moments ago. I am so vulnerable to lust/P/M. I hate the lack of control I have over my addicition and the dissappointment I feel right now. I'm thirty six, great wife and wonderful children but still unable to stay strong for them and for God. This guilt feels bad (wow). Please Pray for me, thanks!
Does your wife know about your problem?
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 07:20 pm |
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| CB: Yes she does. That was one of the most difficult conversations I ever had (last spring/summer). I estimate my addiction goes back about ten years and never really committed to recovery until last year. I've had my small slip ups and major binges since but nothing like I used to be. Still no excuse, this crap has been a real struggle.
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 08:15 pm |
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Yeah, I know exactly what you mean about it being the most difficult conversation. I've had many of them with my wife, promised her that I'd never do it again, fail miserably, and have to have the conversation again. It was a depressing, vicious cycle that was spinning out of control. Lust is a crazy phenomenon. Once you start giving in to it, it has a way of clouding your mind so that your thinking is no longer rational.
Romans 12:2 - And do not conform any longer to the patern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. . .
The Bible tells us that the way to set yourself apart from the world, is to take control of your mind. Some other verses to think on:
2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
Phillipians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
I guess the easy answer is "Don't let your mind dwell on the lustful thoughts". But in practice it includes: being in your Bible, quoting scripture, praying throughout the day, crying out to God, "God, I need help. You know I don't want to think about this junk, please HELP!!!", and more. Really, as you keep getting closer to God, day by day, you'll find that this bondage will have less of a hold. I'm praying for you.
CB!
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Posted: Tue Jul 22nd, 2008 10:00 pm |
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Hi minuspride,
If the computer is part of the problem, have you tried filtering software to which only your wife has the password? Have you tried placing a picture of your wife/family near the computer, as wallpaper, etc? Have you tried making it a practice to play christian music while at the computer? Hope some of these ideas might help.
Then, of course, there is the local accountability, searching for and digging up the roots of the addiction, counselling, etc.
Pure Intimacy
has terrific information about the roots of addiction.
Praying for you...
TruthSeeker
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