Tools of Satan:Tools of Satan:The Lust of the Flesh The Lust of the Flesh

1 John 2:15-17 1 John 2:15-17

Introduction Introduction

Scripture warns against the lust of Scripture warns against the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life (1 John 2:15-the boastful pride of life (1 John 2:15-17). 17).

In the temptations of both Eve and In the temptations of both Eve and Jesus, the devil appealed to the lust Jesus, the devil appealed to the lust of the flesh (Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew of the flesh (Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1-4; Luke 4:1-4).4:1-4; Luke 4:1-4).

Lust of the Flesh - Food and Lust of the Flesh - Food and DrinkDrink

God provides food for strength and God provides food for strength and stamina (Proverbs 30:7-9; stamina (Proverbs 30:7-9; Ecclesiastes 10:16-17; Matthew 6:9-Ecclesiastes 10:16-17; Matthew 6:9-13, 25-34). 13, 25-34).

Drunkenness and gluttony are Drunkenness and gluttony are repeatedly condemned repeatedly condemned (Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Proverbs (Deuteronomy 21:18-21; Proverbs 23:17-21; 23:29-35; 1 Peter 4:1-5). 23:17-21; 23:29-35; 1 Peter 4:1-5).

Lust of the Flesh - Sexuality Lust of the Flesh - Sexuality

God has provided the marital God has provided the marital relationship for companionship and relationship for companionship and fulfillment of desire (Genesis 2:18-24; fulfillment of desire (Genesis 2:18-24; Proverbs 5:15-23; Song of Solomon 7:10-Proverbs 5:15-23; Song of Solomon 7:10-13; Hebrews 13:4). 13; Hebrews 13:4).

However, God’s Word condemns sexual However, God’s Word condemns sexual immorality in all of its varied forms immorality in all of its varied forms (Matthew 19:3-9; Romans 13:11-14; (Matthew 19:3-9; Romans 13:11-14; Galatians 5:19-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-Galatians 5:19-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8). 8).

Conclusion Conclusion

Christians should not be ignorant of Christians should not be ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:5-Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:5-11). 11).

Recognizing the danger, resisting his Recognizing the danger, resisting his efforts, let us stand firm in the faith efforts, let us stand firm in the faith (1 Peter 5:8-9). (1 Peter 5:8-9).