If sin breaks God's heart

I’ve been working on self discipline.

Specifically the discipline of my eyes.

For me, this is about lust.
About taking extreme measures.
About becoming the most disciplined version of myself.

But I know that doesn’t happen by my own will.
And it doesn’t happen just because I have accountability.
It comes from the Holy Spirit.

It comes from being disciplined in Christ.

Lately I keep asking myself one question:
What would Jesus do right here?

I’m going to be real with you.

My friend Alex felt like the Lord spoke to him about lust.
And about watching out for his brother’s eye.

He spoke to me about this — he was seeing the things I was going through. Like looking at women as they walk by.

And honestly, it made me feel two things at the same time:
Shame.
And a weird feeling of pride.

Because I would say, “I’m working on it. I’m trying to get better.”
And it’s true. I’ve stopped falling into the actions of lust.

But the desire?
The thoughts?
Sometimes they still run wild.

Most Won’t Admit This

I can be making progress…
And still be in a fight in my mind.

And Jesus says — “if you look at a woman lustfully,
you’ve already committed adultery in your heart.”

That does not feel good to read.
But it’s truth.
And I’m trying to bring that to the Lord daily.

I’m trying to capture my thoughts and send them straight to Him.
Because if you give the enemy an inch, he will take a mile.

Temptation is not always something you can avoid.
But it is something you can quiet down.

I’m Still Fighting This

But I’m learning discipline is not the absence of temptation.
It’s choosing God inside of it.

What God showed me through this was actually through Alex.
Him telling me he wants to keep me accountable.

To sharpen me.
And in return, I sharpen him.

If one of us is strong, we both need to be strong.
And this matters more than just “personal growth.”

Because I am trying to build Faith Drives to represent God and the power of faith.
And I hate admitting this, but when my temptations start filling my heart with the wrong desires… nothing good comes from it.

My work feels different.

It feels like a job…
Not the calling God placed on my life..
Not an act of worship.

Why would we try to live with one foot in Christ and one foot in the world?

Because when we stand fully in Christ’s authority and purpose, everything gets clearer.
Our next steps. Our discipline. Our calling.

That’s how you become stronger in faith.

Stronger in discipline.
Stronger as a disciple for the Kingdom.

So if you’re reading this, I want you to check your own life.

Where are you letting temptation grow quietly?

The enemy will tell you:
One more time is fine.
One drink is fine.
One joint is fine.
One time having sex before marriage is fine.

But sin never stays “one time.”
Because it doesn’t satisfy.

It just makes you want more.

And I’m not writing this from a pedestal.
I’m writing this from the middle of the fight.

What Is This Showing You?

Before you move on…
I want to hear from you.

When you read this, what stood out?

• Was it seeing how serious temptation really is?

• Noticing where you have been entertaining thoughts you know are pulling you from God?

• Realizing you have been trying to fix the action, but not what is feeding it?

Reply and tell me what God is highlighting in your life right now.

No perfect answer. No long response needed.

I read every reply.
And I respond.

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This is where we walk this out together.
You don’t have to fight alone.

I love you!

Connor
Founder of Faith Drives
"Faith fuels purpose and purpose Drives action."