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Day 4: The Feet

"Mark out a straight path for your feet" Proverbs 4:26

Often, people lose weight when they begin to track their calories, because it helps them to pay attention to what they are eating. The book of Proverbs calls us to be exactly as intentional with all our choices.

Mark Your Path

It's a simple principle. We don't just magically "arrive somewhere". There was a path that took us there. Paying attention to what paths are going to lead where in our lives is an essential part of discipleship. Mark your path, and be honest with yourself, God, and others.

For example, if using tech after 10pm often leads you to porn, or causes you to have poorer mental health, then avoid that path. If certain Instagram accounts lead to lust, then block them. If covering up and hiding your mistakes in fact means that they escalate, causing shame and self-hate, notice that.  

Choose another path, another way - choose accountability.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending" C.S. Lewis

Training vs Trying

Over the years, we have found that the wisdom of Proverbs helps to defeat and defend against porn. But it takes time, rather than a one-off exertion of epic willpower. That's the difference between training and trying.

Our CEO Ian, once ran a 10k with no training at all.  He says it was very painful!  But it was possible. However, it would be very foolish to try and run a marathon with no training at all. In fact, it probably couldn't be done. No amount of gritting your teeth and digging deep is going to be enough on a task that size.

For some of you, defeating the hold that porn has on your life will feel like a marathon. You might need professional support. After all, you wouldn't tell an alcoholic, "Oh, just try a bit harder!" If you think this may be you, check out the resources in our "Next Steps" section below.

Even if porn use isn't a problem for you, living a life postured towards defeating and defending against lust is the kind of personal, discipleship challenge that will take time and training, not just trying.

So dig into Proverbs 4:23-27! Learn the verses by heart, and apply it as part of your spiritual fitness programme. 

Over to you...

1. What are the moments and mindsets that have lead you to your mistakes?
2. What are the moments and mindsets that have led you to a better place: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually?

Next Steps

For some of you, the topics raised in this Bible study will have raised some questions about whether you are living in the fullness of the freedom God offers. If that's you, we'd love to encourage you to take the next step. Check out our website to begin your journey to freedom!

www.nakedtruthrecovery.com  

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to email us at info@nakedtruthproject.com