Ask Pastor John Killing Lust with the Cross of Christ
May 23, 2024
Exploring the power of visualizing the crucifixion of Christ to combat lust, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a beautiful vision of Jesus to resist sensual temptations. Discussing the role of vivid imagery of Jesus in overcoming lust and utilizing Christ's suffering as a deterrent to sinful desires.
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Gospel Use To Purge Sin
- The episode frames fighting lust as using the gospel to purge sin.
- This orients imagery of Christ's suffering as a spiritual weapon, not mere therapy.
Hold A Beautiful Vision Of Jesus
- Hold a beautiful vision of Jesus in your mind until it triumphs over sensual images.
- Use that image intentionally during temptation to displace lustful visions with Christ's love.
Visualization Can Displace Scripture
- John Piper warns visualization can displace Scripture as God's central communication.
- He cautions that many guided visualizations overpsychologize and simplify true soul healing.
