FLESH: SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES - Cru Press Green

8. Think of two ways you could use the power of
total truth and honesty to help you fight against lust
and pornography.
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9. Vulnerability is one form of truth. Write down
a precise summary of the truth of your sexual
temptation, history, struggle, failure and success.
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Now you have a choice whether you want to read
this to the group right now or not, but it should
not be a choice of whether or not you keep this to
yourself. Disclosing the truth will set you free.
the truth of ScriPture
10. What is different about the truth of Scripture from
the general truthfulness we have been talking about?
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In Joshua Harris’ book, “Not Even a Hint” he says,
“Part of sin is dissatisfaction with God. Lust’s power
comes from the promise it gives that something
besides God can make us happy. What this means
is the only way to overcome the power of lust in
our lives is by finding better promises.”
11. Can you think of better promises found in
Scripture?
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12. What passages have you memorized related
to your battle against lust? How has it helped and
what passage has been most helpful? How do you
memorize them?
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Consequently, faith comes from hearing the
message, and the message is heard through the
word of Christ.
Romans 10:17
13. Scripture is not clear on this point, but some
have suggested that during temptation it is more
powerful to say aloud the Scripture than simply
think it. This is hard to deny or confirm. What do
you think?
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Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man
commits are outside his body, but he who sins
sexually sins against his own body. Do you not
know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,
who is in you, whom you have received from God?
You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
Therefore honor God with your body.
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
14. Scripture is not magic. Speaking it out loud
doesn’t make lust go away. What does determine,
or enhance, the efficacy of Scripture?
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15. What is one thing you will do this week to
utilize truth in your fight against lust?
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