Men
Did you know – the bible highlights the issue of Sexual Immorality approximately 22 times in the New Testament? It is mentioned in almost every book of the New Testament.
When reading about it we read phrases like ‘not even a hint’ or ‘have noting to do with them’ – obviously, an issue of significance in the church of Acts. Have things changed in 2000 years? If you consider Sexual Immorality to be adultery – then you might think you are ‘ok’. However, Jesus said that if we only look at a woman in lust that we have already committed adultery with her in our hearts. “Whoah! Wait a minute” you say. “I’m not like that”! Consider carefully your words friend…
Consider the following:
- FHM Magazine
- GQ Magazine
- Men’s Health Magazine
- SA Sports Illustrated
- Sunday Times Newspaper
- Die Son – Newspaper
- Fitness Magazines
- Runners World
- Fitness World
- YOUR FAVOURITE RUGBY Team’s CHEERLEADERS??
- The back page of the newspaper with all the ‘escort’ ads.
- Lingerie ads & Catalogues
- Fashion TV
Why do you buy these magazines? Why do you watch rugby cheerleaders? Do you often pause at the FTV channel ‘just to see’? Do you instinctively turn to the back page of the newspaper to see what’s on offer? What do your eyes do when you walk past the lingerie shop in your local mall – aptly named ‘temptations’?
We have been called to live a life of purity – to be Clean and Holy and Blameless in HIS sight. ‘But I’m a man’ you say. ‘It’s Impossible’ you say ‘all guys do it’ you say.
Jesus said that you already have within you all that is required to live a life of Godliness AND no temptation that is too much to bear has overcome you.
Take that step today friend. So that you may stand PURE in His Sight. Spend time with God, reflecting on your habits and asking Him to identify through His spirit where you need to step up. Reach for His hand and get out of the pit.
Your’s in Christ.
