Question by Gron Hatchat: How do you repent of fornication, and overcome sexual thoughts that would be ungoldly?
I need to make myself right with God, and I have asked the forgiveness for fornicating with my girlfriend. We have vowed not to have any sexual relations again until marriage. We have never had intercourse, we just did…other things, and I suppose they’re fornication. So are we taking the right steps of repentence? And also, have you ever fought constatnly every day severe lustful thoughts when you see an attractive person? How have you trained yourself to overcome those thoughts, so as not to lust???
Best answer:
Answer by LindaLoo
OVercoming the appetites, urges and temptations of the FLESH are things we ALL fight against in this life time – so sure, we all get it. And honestly, it’s all about self discipline and self control – our URGES should not over power our POWER TO STOP, step away, not GO THERE or put ourselves in such situations where we CAN’T control ourselves. Otherwise we are clearly making wrong choices. Don’t expect yourself to be in CONTROL – PUT Yourself ONLY in places where control is made easy and appropriate is the better route!
Don’t be alone in dark places
DOn’t stay out too late when you are in less control of self
Don’t watch things that entice, arouse or tempt you
Be with people, friends and places that are uplifting, virtuous and doing right things!
OTHERWISE, go get married NOW I would suggest!
What do you think? Answer below!
#1 by Chris on January 22, 2012 - 1:47 pm
We are all sinners. You need help from Jesus. Ask JESUS to freely fill you with the power of His Holy Spirit, to give you the Holy Spirit’s power, so you can walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. You can’t do it. JESUS wants to do it for you and through you
Jesus is God, and Jesus loves you so very much!
And the Trinity is true!
The truth about Jesus is that the only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to hell, is by believing in JESUS for His free gift of eternal life in heaven, believing in faith alone that Jesus, who is God, died on the cross for all our sins as FULL PAYMENT for all our sins, and then Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe in Jesus for His free gift of salvation, and you will be in heaven, no matter what! John 3:16, John 6:47!
Salvation is a FREE GIFT that happens in a split second when you believe in JESUS for His free gift of salvation! It is impossible to lose or “leave” salvation (John 6:39-40, John 10:28, 1 John 5:13).
Please pray now: “Jesus, I believe that You died on the cross to pay for my sins and that You rose from the dead, and I thank You for eternal life!” You will be in heaven with Him forever when you die!
#2 by micah on January 22, 2012 - 2:21 pm
Here is a great article that I’m sure will help you with your question.
Young People Ask . . .
What’s Wrong With Premarital Sex?
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20040722a/article_01.htm
#3 by Elynn on January 22, 2012 - 3:00 pm
You are on the right path. Overcoming sexual temptation is not easy. Sometimes it is an everyday struggle. We are all sinners, but it is right to do our best to try NOT to sin, and when we do, to try again. Keep strong in the Lord. Pray, read the Bible, go to Church, do this with your girlfriend as it will help you both stay focused on what is right. God WILL forgive you, He probably already has. Do your part by knowing what is right and trying your best to accomplish that. Sexual relations are for married people, you already believe that. If you fail again, then try again. Its never easy, but it gets easier. Try not to put yourself in situations where you are tempted. Best of luck and God Bless!