Own Your Identity When Admiration Shifts to Lust
Sep 12, 2025
The discussion dives deep into the nuances of attraction, exploring the transition from admiration to feelings of comparison or lust. Personal experiences are shared to illustrate these emotional shifts, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own journeys and values, all while navigating the complexities of same-sex attractions and aligning with their true purpose.
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Bench Journaling That Triggered Awareness
- Jason Mellard describes journaling after a tense conversation and noticing an attractive man walk by.
- He intentionally avoided looking again because he felt it would shift from admiration to lust and sought validation he should get from God.
Attraction Is A Spectrum
- Attraction exists on a spectrum from admiration to lust, not as a single state.
- Recognizing where you sit on that spectrum lets you respond with intention, not impulse.
Admiration Feels Expansive
- Admiration feels light, inspiring, and expansive and points toward growth.
- Seeing others' goodness is a way to notice God's image in them and be motivated to grow.