The World calls them Hedonism, Materialism, and Narcissism. Christians know them as giving into indulgence, striving for increase, and caring about impressions. The lust of the flesh is craving for sensual gratification, indulging the sinful nature. While lust of the eyes is greedy longings of the mind, wanting what is pleasing to the eye. And pride of life is boasting of what you have and do, assurance in your own resources or the ability of earthly things. You can see where these pull people away from dependence on our Father.
There are four strategies to counteract temptations. (1) Evaluate everything spiritually; use the mind God gave you know what to do to please Him. (2) Develop strong convictions; live by those convictions and do not take the easy way. (3) Influence others to do good; don’t judge people or their circumstances, but encouraging them to do better is like a silent lesson to self to do better. (4) Love God with your whole being; this is the only safe way to live spiritually in the world.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 35:4).
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