ANTHEM For Fighthing Lust

John Piper has a helpful acronym to remember in the battle to subdue lust. This is a helpful tool for men, and for parents to use to equip their older teens.

A N T H E M

A - AVOID as much as is possible and reasonable the sights and situations that arouse unfitting desire.

N - Say NO to every lustful thought within five seconds.

T - TURN the mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior satisfaction.

H - HOLD the promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your mind until it pushes the other images out.

E - ENJOY a superior satisfaction. Cultivate the capacities for pleasure in Christ.

M - MOVE into a useful activity away from idleness and other vulnerable behaviors.

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