Solid Joys Daily Devotional Why You Give In to Sexual Sin
Aug 16, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the roots of sexual sin, revealing it as a symptom of underlying spiritual struggles. It draws insights from Psalm 51, emphasizing the need for joy and a robust relationship with God to combat temptation. Listeners are encouraged to find true gladness in their faith, highlighting how placing God at the center of their thoughts and feelings can lead to sexual purity. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how spirituality influences personal struggles.
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Pray For Inner Restoration First
- David didn't pray for external restraints like accountability or protected eyes after his sin.
- Piper highlights David's focus on inner restoration, showing what the real need is for those who sin sexually.
Sexual Sin Is A Symptom
- Sexual sin is presented as a symptom rather than the root problem in Psalm 51 after David's sin with Bathsheba.
- John Piper argues the deeper issue is lack of fullness of joy and supremacy of God in feelings and thoughts.
Joy In God Prevents Giving In
- People give way to sexual sin because they lack fullness of joy and gladness in Christ.
- Piper stresses that without God holding the supreme place in feelings and thoughts, spirits waver and are enticed.
