Satan’s lie:
Accountability: There is no need to tell others your problems.
God’s reply:
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
James 5:16 KJV
Oh boy…
How many years did I believe the lie Satan gave me while struggling with porn and sleeping around with whomever?
Thank God He finally dispelled that lie through a program called Celebrate Recovery. That verse…James 5:16…is my life verse and has been for the past seven years.
I would NOT be the man I am today if I had not shared my struggles with someone.
Someone I trusted.
Someone who cared enough about me to ask questions.
Someone who loved me enough to not only pray for me but to be there for me while being tempted and pray with me.
If you struggle with anything, I don’t care what it is, find a friend you can trust and be honest. Ask them to pray for you and with you. Let them know you may need to call them at odd hours when the temptation has you by the throat pinned up against the wall. Your way out is that friend. Call them!
If you would like to read Satan’s Lies, God’s Replies with me and several other men and women from all over the world please click the link. Share your thoughts with us all.
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Very good advice Stu! God bless!
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Thanks Steve. God bless you too brother!
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Oh, so many tangent lies to that one: No one cares enough to hear about all my problems; people won’t like me if they hear my sins; no one is interested in my baggage; I can do this myself, no need to expose my sins and embarrass myself… etc. 😕 Thank God for His Truth and Who He is, and for people He sends to us! Thank God for you.
Sins are not secret – they never are.
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That was so me. I can do this myself and I did fear people wouldn’t like me…but I couldn’t do it myself and people love me despite my past!
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❤!
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I think true Christian fellowship is one of the most overlooked weapons in our arsenal against the enemy! I know I believed that lie for many years. It was finally impressed on my spirit that even predators in the wild look for that one that is “singled out” from the rest… easy prey. Thank you for sharing!
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Very good analogy with the predators Stacey! It is so true.
It is when we are alone, without the fellowship and support of others, that our resolve is the weakest. And the enemy pounces!
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Amen.
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You’ve come a long way, Stuart! Showing the vulnerable side, shows the strength of God’s love!
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Thank you brother!
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Amen. I know firsthand that confession to others (And of course confession and submission to God) leads to freedom. I’ve seen it work in my life many times.
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Amen Dee!
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