11 Relevant verses & passages to overcome lust
1. 1 John 2:16
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.” (NASB)
2. 2 Timothy 2:22
“Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” (NASB)
3. James 1:13-15
“Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God” [for temptation does not originate from God, but from our own flaws]; for God cannot be tempted by [what is] evil, and He Himself tempts no one. 14 But each one is tempted when he is dragged away, enticed and baited [to commit sin] by his own [worldly] desire (lust, passion).” (Amplified Translation)
4. Ephesians 4:22-24
“That, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit,23 and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” (NASB)
5. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
“For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God;” (NASB)
6. Matthew 5:28
“But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (NASB)
7. 1 Peter 2:11
“Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.” (NASB)
8. Colossians 3:5
“Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.” (NASB)
9. Galatians 5:16
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.” (NASB)
10. Psalms: 101:3
“I will set no worthless thing before my eyes; I hate the work of those who fall away; It shall not fasten its grip on me.” (NASB)
11. Psalm 119:9
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to Your precepts].” (Amplified Translation)
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