Portions of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Day 59 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) focuses on directives from God through Moses (Moses' Laws) for marriage, divorce, and sexual relations.
Sexual sin in particular is a rampant problem in both society and as a result for the church. DesiringGod.com has nearly 150 posts on the subject. At its base, the sexual urge is a selfish desire (or pride)- a desire to satisfy self first and foremost. Hence, the problem with pornography as selfish desires can be satisfied very easily and it is thought that sin can be hidden. Yet God sees both our hidden sin and the underlying heart condition.
During this period of "shelter-in-place" with a global virus pandemic we have more idle time, time with our thoughts and John Piper reminds us that we must focus on the good works God created us to do - check out this post where it highlights not only this strategy for combating lust but other strategies.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has done a work in me to help transform how I think about sexual relations so that I am equipped to defeat sexual sin. I am grateful for Your work in my heart and my life. Yet I am undeserving for the grace You provide for my sin, past, present and future. As long as I am on earth I will sin - this I know. Please forgive me for my sins in many areas, including my sins of arrogance and pride. Help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Day 59 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith) focuses on directives from God through Moses (Moses' Laws) for marriage, divorce, and sexual relations.
Sexual sin in particular is a rampant problem in both society and as a result for the church. DesiringGod.com has nearly 150 posts on the subject. At its base, the sexual urge is a selfish desire (or pride)- a desire to satisfy self first and foremost. Hence, the problem with pornography as selfish desires can be satisfied very easily and it is thought that sin can be hidden. Yet God sees both our hidden sin and the underlying heart condition.
During this period of "shelter-in-place" with a global virus pandemic we have more idle time, time with our thoughts and John Piper reminds us that we must focus on the good works God created us to do - check out this post where it highlights not only this strategy for combating lust but other strategies.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has done a work in me to help transform how I think about sexual relations so that I am equipped to defeat sexual sin. I am grateful for Your work in my heart and my life. Yet I am undeserving for the grace You provide for my sin, past, present and future. As long as I am on earth I will sin - this I know. Please forgive me for my sins in many areas, including my sins of arrogance and pride. Help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
