Lesson 6: This is War Soldier, Time to Fight!
Questions 4, 5, and 6
Falling to the Enemy
As I looked out over the landscape of my life, I saw that I was falling to the enemy in two main areas: I was viewing pornography on layovers (when I was alone and away from my wife), and I was using social media to commit sexual impurity. It was as if I had no power over these temptations. I gave in to these same temptations repeatedly, and then lived in shame for long periods of time afterward. Do you identify with this?
Question 4. Please consider your own life and sin struggles. Where have you been falling? Please be as specific as possible in your answer:
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My Battle Plan
As I sought the Lord for freedom from sexual sin, He led me to Romans 8, telling me to put to death the misdeeds of my body especially with respect to social media and sexually immoral content. I had to fight it to the death, for victory doesn’t happen by accident it happens by planning and careful and prayerful execution of the plan God gives.
Here is the battle plan the Lord gave me initially:
I began taking the TV out of my hotel room on layovers and giving it to my copilot (which made for interesting conversations). This is no longer possible because TVs are typically bolted to the wall now, but you can ask the front desk to block access to adult content for your room.
I began using a filter on my computer called "Cold Turkey." (You will need to do your own research to find the best option for you).
I learned how to use “Restrictions” on my tablet and smartphone and blocked every single website except certain ones I whitelisted, such as those I use for work and Bible study. (You can search for instructions on how to do this yourself). I asked my wife to input the passcode to these restrictions and not show me the passcode.
I unsubscribed from all social media entirely. My wife has the password to my email accounts.
I broke off all sinful relationships and changed both my phone number and my email address so there could be no contact with them.
This was war, and after doing these things I had the hope of winning, finally!
For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Romans 8:13
I was now beginning to practice Walking by the Spirit.
The above was just a start, but it was a good start. There was no compromise, everything had to die!
May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."
Galatians 6:14
The cross puts the world to death with all its allurements, and it puts us to death to those things that used to entice us. The cross is a double death which is actually a double victory for us who believe.
Friend, this is just a start today. There is much more that needs to be addressed and discussed, but it’s a start.
Your Battle Plan
Right now I want to leave space for you to consult the Lord about how to kill your own lusts. Consider the areas you’ve been falling to as listed in your answer to question 4, and pray and ask God how to put to death those areas. Wait on the Lord to answer you, as He will give you very clear plans and ways for you to overcome these things through dying to them. Then, when ready, please answer the following question:
Question 5. What is your battle plan to crucify your own lusts? Be willing to be extreme in this; it's life or death!
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In the next lesson, we want to see what part Washing at the cross plays in our battle plan. For now, please take 6 minutes and watch this life-changing video.