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Lust of the Eyes, Part 2

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Any sin is beatable! (continued)
Overcoming the lust of the eyes will require sacrifice.
  • Matthew 5:29
  • We may have to cut certain things ouf of our life. There may be a social cost.
    • I must be sincere in my desire to stop.
    • II Corinthians 7:8
      • Sin enslaves us, and we get addicted to the lust of the eyes.
      • John 8:34
      • Romans 6:12-13, 16-17 - “Do not let sin reign”
      • Romans 7:14-25
      • II Timothy 2:26
      • Titus 3:3
      • Pornography elevates dopamine production to more than 250% of normal and keeps it there for hours.
      • Cocaine provides a sharper spike, but it fades faster.
      • Eating raises dopamine to 150% of normal.
      • Nicotine raises dopamine to 200% of normal.
      • Sexual activity raises dopamine to 250% of normal.
      • God designed our brains and bodies to grow and adapt.
        • II Peter 1:5-8 - We can adapt to good.
        • Genesis 6:5 - We can also adapt to sin.
        • Ephesians 2:1-3
          • “Make no provision for the flesh.”
          • Romans 13:11-14
          • You must starve out this sin!
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