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Is it love or lust?
On Day 2, we learned that God is the author of love. Today, we want to open your eyes to something that masquerades as love but is really not. We are talking about lust. Lust is a perversion of what God created to be good.
I love this quote: “Lust takes the body and discards the soul. Love deeply desires the soul, and gladly receives whatever body accompanies it.”
Love is from Jesus, while lust is from the devil. Love is an intentional choice you make, whereas lust is a temporary desire for physical pleasure.
Here is what the Bible defines as love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
To know whether a relationship is rooted in love or lust, just match it up with the above passage and get your answer.
Lust focuses on a person’s physical appearance, and the conversations are flirtatious with sexual connotations. It is manipulative and makes one insensitive to the other; and thrives on fantasies more than the actual responsibilities of a relationship.
Here is where we want to emphasize that concepts like “friends with benefits” and sex before marriage can be devastating decisions. Remember, love heals while lust leaves you broken, and a man who carries the heart of God will never attempt to cross lines or make you cross it. He will respect, uphold, and wait till he marries you and not take advantage of you.
To conclude, every situation you come across in life will give you the freedom to choose your response. Ask God for wisdom to enable you to make the right choice (Jam 1:5). Study God’s Word diligently - that’s how your perspective of looking at things will be different, and you will gain understanding to make the right decisions (Psa 119:130).
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Every girl has a story. Sadly, many of these stories are filled with heartbreaks, pain, rejection, confusion, hidden hurts, and even abuse. What could have gone wrong or, better still, going forward, how can it be avoided? This devotional will expose the hidden traps of the enemy and fireproof you from opposite-sex relationship pitfalls.
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