Tools of Satan: The Lust of the Flesh

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Tools of SatanThe Lust of the Flesh

• 1 John 215-17

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Introduction

• Scripture warns against the lust of the flesh,
  the lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of
  life (1 John 215-17).
• In the temptations of both Eve and Jesus, the
  devil appealed to the lust of the flesh (Genesis
  31-6 Matthew 41-4 Luke 41-4).

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Lust of the Flesh - Food and Drink

• God provides food for strength and stamina
  (Proverbs 307-9 Ecclesiastes 1016-17 Matthew
  69-13, 25-34).
• Drunkenness and gluttony are repeatedly condemned
  (Deuteronomy 2118-21 Proverbs 2317-21
  2329-35 1 Peter 41-5).

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Lust of the Flesh - Sexuality

• God has provided the marital relationship for
  companionship and fulfillment of desire (Genesis
  218-24 Proverbs 515-23 Song of Solomon
  710-13 Hebrews 134).
• However, Gods Word condemns sexual immorality in
  all of its varied forms (Matthew 193-9 Romans
  1311-14 Galatians 519-21 1 Thessalonians
  43-8).

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Conclusion

• Christians should not be ignorant of Satans
  devices (2 Corinthians 25-11).
• Recognizing the danger, resisting his efforts,
  let us stand firm in the faith (1 Peter 58-9).