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!