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Purity, fleeing temptation, and setting your affection above

Scripture for lust

When lust pulls hard, open the Word. These passages call us to flee, to guard our eyes and hearts, and to set our affection on things above with the help of the Holy Ghost.

Seven readings · King James Version

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Day 1

Matthew 5:27–30

King James Version

27Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

28But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

29And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Day 2

Job 31:1 and Proverbs 6:25

King James Version

1I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?

25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

Day 3

1 Corinthians 6:18–20

King James Version

18Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Day 4

1 Thessalonians 4:3–5

King James Version

3For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

4That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;

5Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:

Day 5

Galatians 5:16–17

King James Version

16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Day 6

Colossians 3:1–5

King James Version

1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

Day 7

Psalm 119:9–11 and 2 Timothy 2:22

King James Version

9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Common questions

Scripture Path FAQs

What Scripture helps with lust?

Matthew 5:27–30, 1 Corinthians 6:18–20, and 2 Timothy 2:22 put purity of heart, fleeing fornication, and following righteousness side by side. This path gathers seven King James readings for that fight.

How should I use this lust Scripture path?

Read slowly. One reading a day works well. Ask the Holy Spirit to cleanse your heart and guard your eyes, then pray the verse back to God in your own words when the pull comes.

Does MDT Church believe God still delivers from lust today?

Yes. We are a Spirit-filled church in Riceville. We preach Jesus, pray for one another, and trust the Holy Ghost to give power for a pure heart and a holy walk.

What if I need prayer about lust right now?

Call our Prayer Line at 1.877.226.4088. You can also come as you are to MDT Church — Sunday 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM, Tuesday Prayer Night 7:00 PM — at 245 County Road 677, Riceville, TN 37370.

Is this a substitute for counseling or medical care?

No. These pages open the Word and point you to prayer and church family. If you need professional help, please seek it — and keep leaning on Jesus while you do.

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