What do we do when we encounter immodest behavior?

Where are we most likely to see immodest behavior?

• It’s nearly everywhere!

Principles to consider

• Where does immodesty lead?

  • Example: David and Bathsheba

  • It can cause us to lose our soul.

  • Matthew 5:28

  • Seeing immodesty is nearly unavoidable, but if you keep looking, that leads to trouble.

  • The pornography industry is massive. Pornography will enslave you if you allow it enter your life.

Consider one’s self

• James 1:14-15 – It is our own lust that causes us to sin.
• Genesis 39:9

Convictions to hold

• Be determined not to sin.

  • Hebrews 10:26-39

  • We might be afraid we can’t handle the temptation or that we will miss out on the pleasure of sin.

• Move forward – don’t shrink back.

  • Romans 13:13-14

• Prepare your response to temptation ahead of time!

  • Genesis 39:9

Fighting back

• “I can handle it.”
• James 4:7; I Peter 5:6-9; II Timothy 2:22; I Corinthians 9:27; I Peter 1:13