One thing that God has used significantly in helping me beat pornography, is just being outdoors with Him. Just talking with Him, taking videos/pictures of nature and thanking Him for those videos and pictures, has really helped me to say no to pornography. Ultimately, it's God working in me that helps the most
Not to detract from your testimony, but what you've described is a 'substituted activity' and it's a secular technique also. BUT - apparently God has spoken to you during your struggle, and that's what it's all about..
Nope that still lets the temptation in once you come home and have a rest i got one better CASTRATION you can work yourself out and come back and rest and it will never trouble you again!
im crying now, i love our Lord, but i got a can of beer and smokes. Single older man. always doubting my salvation. these things comfort. this is powerfull, i know. im not making excuses please pray for me. Sing to the Lord wow
I love when you said to pray that Jesus would accept my act of self denial as an act of worship. And to actually take that time to worship! So good! Great plan.
I thank y'all so much for making me aware of Biblical counseling! I finally found a super sweet counselor that can meet with me virtually up here in the mountains;-)🙌
Brother Todd , I am sorry for the comments made about this video. I was out of line , please forgive a troubled Brother in Christ 🙏 for I am also the wretch the song refers to.... 😪
Brother Todd this video was spot on for me at this moment in my life. I had to repent for those false gods I allowed in my life, instead of running to Jesus for comfort, strength, joy, peace, calmness. This is so true and I didn't know it. I'm glad I know now because I want to make Jesus as my absolute God in every area of my life. He is so good and compassionate. And He still loves me, forgives me and is in the process of making me more like Jesus inspite of my sin. May I please Him and obey Him more and more.
This has been really helpful. Thank you so much. I dont know how after nearly 2 years of freedom from .... I have suddenly found myself where i was 2 years ago. But i re-surrender myself now.
My alcohol and drugs was family, friends and partners and although these things can be good, the Lord showed me that they will fail you. True comfort and safety can only come from him. Along with the passages that were read, I want to add this: "A comforting promise in Scripture is that God will never leave those who are His. Hebrews 13:5 says, in part, “He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (NKJV). In a world that is constantly changing and where people are constantly leaving, whether in a family, relationship, or in death, God’s promise of never leaving is encouraging." (Quoted from Got Questions)
What a great reminder. Thank you, Jesus, for being worthy of worship! Also, whoever is editing these videos, you rock! I laughed out loud with the web link that was flying around with Todd’s hand! 🤣
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also allow a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.
An excellent presentation! AMEN! THE councelor said wise thongs and it really hit home for me. Thank you Todd for the way God has chosen you and how you deliver messages.....
when temptation strikes, try turning on epic music, the "glorious" sound inspires focus on the things that are above, hence, all the worldly desires appear small and insignificant - almost out of place.
Todd, I love and appreciate you so much for what you do! Thank you for mentioning food as an idol. I’ve never thought of it that way, but it’s the truth; it’s an idol. My name is Karen and I covet yours and your staff’s prayers! Thank you!
The world is divided into three parts- ”the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life." And under one or all of these three heads is idolatry manifested. The lust of the flesh, that is appetite or intemperance is specifically defined as a god; for it is written: "For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things." Phil 3:18-19. Temperance is self-control, not merely the control of one particular part of the man, self-control is one particular thing, it is the control itself, the very being, the whole man. But this can never be done by the man himself; for the man himself is already subject to the control of "the god of this world," the evil one. This control was gained by the evil one, in the garden, and it was through appetite, by the very lust of the flesh. And since man is thus the subject of "the god of this world," a slave, "sold under sin," it is impossible for him, of himself to clear himself of that power to which he surrendered himself. Man's deliverance is by the power of God, the true God, the living God, the rightful God of man. God can set free every man, from all the power of "the god of this world;" and it is only in this way that any man can ever gain control of himself. And it is only thus that any man can attain to true self-control and true temperance.
Something I have found helpful, examining God's word as it relates to the situation, also I used the audio bible to make my background noise be the word of God. I also find other believers to be a very good blessing force of habit environmentally like the difference between an idle work shop or an active worship service. Fellowship can be awesome for accountability.
My pastor recently said the same thing, but differently. We are to face our temptations as Jesus did. Sin is fulfilling a legitimate need in an ungodly way. So, when Jesus was tempted in the desert, being hungry after a 40 day fast (legitimate need), He was tempted to meet that need through sin. Instead, He met the temptation with Scripture, did not sin, and later on fulfilled the same need without sinning. P.S. The only thing I'd change is to replace the Scud Missile with a Patriot missile.
Jesus wasnt tempted like we are. We have the propensity to sin unless we walk in the Spirit. Jesus could not sin. He is fully God fully man. Temptation was put to Him. That is not the same as he was tempted.
Please re-read my comment. I was not referring to the SOURCE of temptation, but the RESPONSE to temptation. Jesus was tempted as we were, but (to your point), the source was always from outside, not from a sinful human nature (as we are subjected to). We always need to use Scripture to support our doctrine. Heb 4:15- For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Blessings to you for thinking and commenting.
I got one better an EMP missles are not permanent. Fire an EMP and the whole base is down and you have real peace. So place that EMP so the enemy will never try and escape.
This has been such a blessing, I've taken the liberty to try transcribing Todd's portion: "Would you like to wield the weapon of worship in your life? Let me give you a few examples that will give you some practical help, so that in the moment when you’re being tempted, you are able to overcome and resist the temptation. Scenario # 1. Like Robin, you feel the weight of life- you want comfort - you want release - you wanna escape and two voices are calling out to you: Jesus entreats you: “Hey, I’m your refuge, I am your comforter, I am your strong tower, run to me”, but in the meantime, like he’s sitting on the other shoulder, Jack Daniels shouts “just take one drink to cut the edge. I’ll make you feel good...worship me”. To whom you choose to go will reveal what you are worshiping, and if you pick Jack to be your strong tower, you’ve made a bottle of bourbon your effective Deity in that moment. Ask yourself WHO deserves my worship??? Ask it, talk to yourself, interrogate your self. Scenario #2. Your day at work… it was a beating. The wife and the kids- they’re at the park and you find yourself alone in a quiet house and out of nowhere, porn whispers “you’ve had a really hard day. You deserve a little relief from stress so… fire up your computer and… let’s spend some time together.” And if you listen to the voice of porn petition you to partake in filth- then you’re worshiping dirty pixels- as you obey Porn’s pleadings. But if you stop… deny yourself.. pick up your cross, and worship Jesus- you WILL find the strength to overcome the temptation. Scenario #3. …will make this even more clear: Your kids… they are having a banner kind of day, and not in a good way. Usually they’re naughty, but today they have… Whoo hoo!... taken disobedience to a whole ‘Nother level. You hear a chorus of voices vying for your worship. One voice says, “Hey, my name’s peace and quiet: if you want me; then Leave those brats and that LOUSY husband!!!”, but then there’s another voice that hearkens: “I’m an Amish romance novel… come… escape with me”. Oh wait!...it’s like a chorus; a third voice: “Find your comfort in me…my name is: cheesecake!” Now if you choose to obey one of those voices… Then that has become your God. Think about it: you’re worshiping a piece of food??? You’re worshiping an imaginary scenario? What a pathetic Deity- you’re running to something besides your Savior to find peace. In other words: you’re choosing to worship an idol and not the Lord. So the next time you battle temptation, just ask yourself these simple questions: #1. To whom will I give my worship and obedience: This thing- this object- this trifle- this filth, OR… my Savior? And question #2. Who do I love more??? This idol… or Jesus? And then… FOLLOW- the one who has the most affection in your heart. #3. Who ALWAYS fulfills his promises to comfort, encourage, to heal, to help, to defend, to protect and deliver: Jesus… or this idol? Then turn your back to your temptation, and praise your God - I’m not kidding- actually do the worshiping. “Lord, you purchased me, I love you more than this sin; please accept my obedience as an act of worship to you". And if you want to go a step further; get ready for this: Sing worship to the Lord! It is REALLY hard to commit a big nasty when you’re singing “Amazing Grace”. Try it!!! If you would like more victory over your besetting sin -- it is time for you to worship." Thank you and God bless you for your ministry Todd.
There is NO SHAME in taking prescriptions meds for anxiety and a fractured vertebrae, A slipped disc and spinal arthritis !! Please pray the Lord Jesus HEALS me .😢. ❤ and ✝️🛐 s
I love this guy and he’s always on point, God bless him! And I love the animated clips especially that it’s Tom and Jerry. I love them, I grew up watching Tom and Jerry.
Celebrating all those brothers and sisters' gaining victory over their flesh. Multiple teachings out there on gaining victory. Besides demonic influences that are traditionally not recognized well in the Bible churches, it seems little teaching is clear on what reckoning ourselves dead with Christ looks like. I say there is no good news unless we died with Yeshua. Probably the most ignored teaching in churches. The effective connection between Christ's body death and ours is just not taught, although core concept to the Gospel. Worship, prayer, all of these things can help for a while.. but the power of the cross is mighty to save, heal and deliver. HE did it, not thee. Reckon it so!
Needed this. Struggled with porn for many years till Jesus saved me from that sin, and now a few years on, I am in that amazing, fun, exciting process of getting to know an amazing woman and I've realised that I am in real danger of making an idol of her, or turning back to porn if things don't work out. I also just read from Isaiah 8 last night in my private Bible study. " “You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’ In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy; And you are not to fear what they fear, and you shall not tremble. “It is Yahweh of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your cause of trembling. “Then He shall become a sanctuary; But to both the houses of Israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, And a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. “And many will stumble over them; Then they will fall and be broken; They will even be snared and caught.” Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. And I will wait for Yahweh who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will hope for Him. Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel from Yahweh of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion." Isaiah 8:12-18 LSB It's a warning to those who hope in anyone other than Yahweh, and a sweet promise of sanctuary for those who do trust in Him.
These things ALWAYS take more than they give .. I have avoided alcohol and worse things for 5 months now .. but I fear failure .. I do NOT want to go back to that miserable prison .. Jesus rescue me , I cannot save myself.
So easy to run to the Chardonnay because it makes me physically feel something pleasant. I want to feel God to really sense Him….. and alcohol is a quick fix. I need deliverance for sure. I’ve known for quite some time I’m worshipping the wrong thing
Glad you included food. I am in my worship team at church and get flack from people that are 200 lbs overweight about my love of playing golf with my son. UGGGHHHH
John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. The weapon you have against temptation and sin is the Truth that will set you free.
One complaint, I was struggling to hear the speaking over the music, more and more it seems videos have the music over the voices rather than under them in the background.
Please brothers pray for me. Im an born again Christian addicted to kratom. I repented, told my wife and my church that Im into it. I maganed to stop for like 2 months. But I fell again to that trap. Im taking it again and Im trying to stop but I just cannot. Im ashamed of my self before my wife, church and God.
My Pastor once said that sometimes we can make every thing a spiritual thing, which is true in a sense, however sometimes we need to give ourselves a break and look at it in a natural way. You have a dependency, that's okay as we all have our shortcomings. Your wife, pastor and other people in your church may not be dealing with the same, but they all are dealing with something. Remember Romans, that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Jesus isn't expecting you to be perfect, but you have to make room in your life to perfect you. A good carpenter loves a challenge 😅 You have no reason to be ashamed, the Bible makes provision for you in 1 Corinthians 10:13. Your struggle may differ from someone else's but it is by no means any worse. Just take time with Jesus and make positive steps. We will only be perfected at his coming, just focus on walking with him till then. Think of Abraham, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul. All men who were flawed, had their moments and doubts, yet Christ was with all of them. You're not special in the best of ways, he chose you, washed you clean and justified you wholly and completely, never forget it. You haven't let him down because you were never holding him up. He holds you up by his righteous right hand.
You have one in Heaven who is interceding for you. There is one who stands before you. One that sticks closer than a brother. There is one who has taken off his own colourful robe and has covered your filthy rags The Holy Spirit is called "Our Advocate" in the original Greek text the word used is Parakletos which means one summoned, called to one's side, esp. called to one's aid one who pleads another's cause before a judge, a pleader, counsel for defense, legal assistant, an advocate one who pleads another's cause with one, an intercessor of Christ in his exaltation at God's right hand, pleading with God the Father for the pardon of our sins The Greek word for comfort (paraklesis) means “to come alongside and help.” Jesus is called our parakletos (advocate) in 1 John 2:1. The Holy Spirit is another advocate or comforter (John 14:16-17). Paul asserts that God is “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3). Wherefore I say unto you, *All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men* : but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. As it is said in Genesis 9 *BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF SHEM* Why is God, The God of Shem? This is why 20And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: 21And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. 22And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. *23And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness* 24And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. ^ Love covers a multitude of sins I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. *For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness* , as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. ^ HIS robe of Righteousness... not yours _(For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more) ^ Like Shem, your loving and kind Father in heaven - does not see your nakedness - he does not look upon your sinful state but rather turns his face away (judgment) and covers you instead - THIS is amazing Grace I pray that you receive forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name “Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil... "be still and know that I am God"
thank you for this.. I have been struggling for years with health problems and want to finish the race strong but it’s hard….sometimes it’s so hard. But I NEEDED THIS FOR MYSELF and I don’t feel selfish at all.😏 it’s not always a graven image huh? What we put our trust in. Now better do a follow up of stop beating yourself up 😏
John 16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
If a non-elect i.e. a reprobate, well then good luck fighting temptation, since according to Calvinism, only the regenerate can fight off temptation by Grace, but a reprobate like me, no remorse for sin, how on earth am I to fight off temptation?
@@backyardrebel2149 because I know am going to hell and am surprised that even after throwing myself under the Lord's feet, begging for His help, am still a reprobate, something ain't right here, what do you think? I sin willingly, I know by intellectual assent that what am doing is wrong. Am an adulterer, I cannot repent no matter what. So what's going on here? Even reprobates like me feel guilty, but that's not genuine repentance though. What kind of a God is He, whom rejects me even when I beg for His Grace?!
@@prince2135 your not a reprobate. You seem to care a lot about your sin plus you dont like your sin either. A reprobate is literally given over to their sinful desires and cant be saved anymore. Reprobates love their sin, you dont. Understand you can do nothing to be saved and you have to beg God for forgiveness. You will have a spiritual battle and you will bear fruit after being saved
@@William18791 You don't even have to beg. Jesus intercedes for us. All we have to do is ask. And if we mess up, just go humbly to Him and strive to do better. His mercies are new every morning.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't rake me over the coals but HOW do I surrender completely and allow God to be my boss and guide when I just don't know what he wants? Yes I know the Bible and I try to live like Christ but how do I have total surrender ? Am I making it too complicated ?
You need to acknowledge you’re a sinner and repent. Believe in Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. Then turn your life over to God and give Jesus the top place in your life. Find a BIBLE BASED church and begin immersing yourself in the Word of God. Watch people like John MacArthur and other godly men to learn more. Understand you will not be perfect and you will still face temptation, but you’ll be made a new creature. Pray, pray, pray 🙏
Isn’t it strange how, I knwo this, I know we are creatures of worship and prayer, but with the fall we are corrupted , we worship material things, Cars , money, alcohol food, so why do we need to be told to understand. We are so obviously creatures of worship. Lord and Father I am a bad man, I sin in every way, there is nothing good that comes out of me. I am a broken being of worship. I trust in you Father, I confess my sins. I WILL trust in you
I love Todd. He reminds me so much of the great congressman Eric Swalwell of California. Todd even looks like him with the facial hair. Pretty cool. You might want to have Eric on the show sometime. Two great men.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. I don't want God to say to me that I'm disqulified that He can't use me anymore.
“It’s not that you’re saying no to satisfaction, you’re saying yes to a superior satisfaction which can only be found in Him”. wow
You don't know how bad I needed this today. Holy spirit working through you.
Same!!!
Same here. God bless you, brother.
me too man! Stay strong my brother
Yep. This is an eye opener that’s for sure. The turning point in my life is about to happen
May God protect you all and strengthen you each to overcome and ensure to the end. God LOVES you!!
The nights are long and painful, but Jesus is my Comforter and my Hope.
The night can be sweet and comforting with the help of Castration. :)
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One thing that God has used significantly in helping me beat pornography, is just being outdoors with Him. Just talking with Him, taking videos/pictures of nature and thanking Him for those videos and pictures, has really helped me to say no to pornography. Ultimately, it's God working in me that helps the most
Not to detract from your testimony, but what you've described is a 'substituted activity' and it's a secular technique also. BUT - apparently God has spoken to you during your struggle, and that's what it's all about..
I also go on daily walks and talk to God and it has made a huge difference in my battle with sin.
Nope that still lets the temptation in once you come home and have a rest i got one better CASTRATION you can work yourself out and come back and rest and it will never trouble you again!
@@sorrowinchrist3387your MIND is what lusts. Not your sexual organs.
Yep so true. Clinging to Jesus I don’t think I HAVE TO give something up, I want to.
WOW! Thank you Jesus!!!💜✝️
im crying now, i love our Lord, but i got a can of beer and smokes. Single older man. always doubting my salvation. these things comfort. this is powerfull, i know. im not making excuses please pray for me. Sing to the Lord wow
Take care pal, I’ll be praying for you.
Same here.
I know here if you want to reach out and talk, praying for you brother
Thank you my brother's. It's reassuring that I'm not the only one in this fight. May our Lord bless you.
@@Ellomarshall50 Thank you..means a lot.
The Lord knows I’ve been struggling with and worshiping all these things instead of Him. So grateful for this message
I love when you said to pray that Jesus would accept my act of self denial as an act of worship. And to actually take that time to worship! So good! Great plan.
Thank you Todd for caring for the body of Christ enough to do what you do here. This was a blessing. 🙏Praise God
I thank y'all so much for making me aware of Biblical counseling! I finally found a super sweet counselor that can meet with me virtually up here in the mountains;-)🙌
What site do you use?
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Brother Todd , I am sorry for the comments made about this video. I was out of line , please forgive a troubled Brother in Christ 🙏 for I am also the wretch the song refers to.... 😪
Please pray for me. Temptation has been worse than it has ever been for me recently
Brother Todd this video was spot on for me at this moment in my life. I had to repent for those false gods I allowed in my life, instead of running to Jesus for comfort, strength, joy, peace, calmness.
This is so true and I didn't know it. I'm glad I know now because I want to make Jesus as my absolute God in every area of my life.
He is so good and compassionate. And He still loves me, forgives me and is in the process of making me more like Jesus inspite of my sin.
May I please Him and obey Him more and more.
I’m so glad we have the comments available
This has been really helpful. Thank you so much. I dont know how after nearly 2 years of freedom from .... I have suddenly found myself where i was 2 years ago. But i re-surrender myself now.
I’m literally in tears! I needed this message today. THANK YOU!!!🙏🏾
My alcohol and drugs was family, friends and partners and although these things can be good, the Lord showed me that they will fail you. True comfort and safety can only come from him. Along with the passages that were read, I want to add this:
"A comforting promise in Scripture is that God will never leave those who are His. Hebrews 13:5 says, in part, “He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’” (NKJV). In a world that is constantly changing and where people are constantly leaving, whether in a family, relationship, or in death, God’s promise of never leaving is encouraging."
(Quoted from Got Questions)
What a great reminder. Thank you, Jesus, for being worthy of worship!
Also, whoever is editing these videos, you rock! I laughed out loud with the web link that was flying around with Todd’s hand! 🤣
Prayerful fasting puts me in a whole new mindset beyond what even seems realistic.
This is soooo perfect for me! Thank you Tod!
Beautiful, we go back a long way Todd.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also allow a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.
I just overcame being an alcoholic on march 2nd of last year. Praise be to Jesus Christ. It was nothing i did but all him.
This was an answer to my prayers. Thank you and glory to God!
The change was visible immediately
This was REALLY convicting to my heart! Please pray that I would put these principles into practice in my life.
So powerful this opened my mind to my own idols that I wasn’t recognizing.
This video…there’s something divine about it!
I got CASTRATION OUT OF IT :)
Came back to this video after realizing drugs are hardening my heart and blocking my thoughts.
Oh my almighty God, thank you for bringing me to this! For I am her, we even look alike! Thank you wretches for allowing God to work thru you ❤
I attend the program called steps and we call this "worship disorder" this was excellent!
I attend a medical examination it was called CONTROL. This was castration and it worked!
An outstanding and highly practical tutorial, thank you Todd.
Powerful. Thank you!
I really appreciated this video, thank you for this.
I needed to hear this. Thank you
An excellent presentation! AMEN!
THE councelor said wise thongs and it really hit home for me. Thank you Todd for the way God has chosen you and how you deliver messages.....
Thanks Todd that was great 👆💖🙏.
when temptation strikes, try turning on epic music, the "glorious" sound inspires focus on the things that are above, hence, all the worldly desires appear small and insignificant - almost out of place.
I needed this today.
Help me Lord, please
Todd, I love and appreciate you so much for what you do! Thank you for mentioning food as an idol. I’ve never thought of it that way, but it’s the truth; it’s an idol. My name is Karen and I covet yours and your staff’s prayers! Thank you!
The world is divided into three parts- ”the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life." And under one or all of these three heads is idolatry manifested.
The lust of the flesh, that is appetite or intemperance is specifically defined as a god; for it is written: "For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things." Phil 3:18-19.
Temperance is self-control, not merely the control of one particular part of the man, self-control is one particular thing, it is the control itself, the very being, the whole man.
But this can never be done by the man himself; for the man himself is already subject to the control of "the god of this world," the evil one. This control was gained by the evil one, in the garden, and it was through appetite, by the very lust of the flesh.
And since man is thus the subject of "the god of this world," a slave, "sold under sin," it is impossible for him, of himself to clear himself of that power to which he surrendered himself.
Man's deliverance is by the power of God, the true God, the living God, the rightful God of man. God can set free every man, from all the power of "the god of this world;" and it is only in this way that any man can ever gain control of himself. And it is only thus that any man can attain to true self-control and true temperance.
Something I have found helpful, examining God's word as it relates to the situation, also I used the audio bible to make my background noise be the word of God. I also find other believers to be a very good blessing force of habit environmentally like the difference between an idle work shop or an active worship service. Fellowship can be awesome for accountability.
Been listening to you guys for a while. Thanks for this❤
Our God is an awesome God !
Ei-men! Sometimes an affirmation like this is what we need to “ carry our cross .”
Thank you Jesus for the message.
My pastor recently said the same thing, but differently. We are to face our temptations as Jesus did. Sin is fulfilling a legitimate need in an ungodly way. So, when Jesus was tempted in the desert, being hungry after a 40 day fast (legitimate need), He was tempted to meet that need through sin. Instead, He met the temptation with Scripture, did not sin, and later on fulfilled the same need without sinning. P.S. The only thing I'd change is to replace the Scud Missile with a Patriot missile.
Jesus wasnt tempted like we are. We have the propensity to sin unless we walk in the Spirit. Jesus could not sin. He is fully God fully man. Temptation was put to Him. That is not the same as he was tempted.
Please re-read my comment. I was not referring to the SOURCE of temptation, but the RESPONSE to temptation. Jesus was tempted as we were, but (to your point), the source was always from outside, not from a sinful human nature (as we are subjected to). We always need to use Scripture to support our doctrine. Heb 4:15- For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin. Blessings to you for thinking and commenting.
I got one better an EMP missles are not permanent. Fire an EMP and the whole base is down and you have real peace. So place that EMP so the enemy will never try and escape.
Thanks so much 🙏
This has been such a blessing, I've taken the liberty to try transcribing Todd's portion: "Would you like to wield the weapon of worship in your life? Let me give you a few examples that will give you some practical help, so that in the moment when you’re being tempted, you are able to overcome and resist the temptation.
Scenario # 1. Like Robin, you feel the weight of life- you want comfort - you want release - you wanna escape and two voices are calling out to you: Jesus entreats you: “Hey, I’m your refuge, I am your comforter, I am your strong tower, run to me”, but in the meantime, like he’s sitting on the other shoulder, Jack Daniels shouts “just take one drink to cut the edge. I’ll make you feel good...worship me”. To whom you choose to go will reveal what you are worshiping, and if you pick Jack to be your strong tower, you’ve made a bottle of bourbon your effective Deity in that moment. Ask yourself WHO deserves my worship??? Ask it, talk to yourself, interrogate your self.
Scenario #2. Your day at work… it was a beating. The wife and the kids- they’re at the park and you find yourself alone in a quiet house and out of nowhere, porn whispers “you’ve had a really hard day. You deserve a little relief from stress so… fire up your computer and… let’s spend some time together.” And if you listen to the voice of porn petition you to partake in filth- then you’re worshiping dirty pixels- as you obey Porn’s pleadings. But if you stop… deny yourself.. pick up your cross, and worship Jesus- you WILL find the strength to overcome the temptation.
Scenario #3. …will make this even more clear: Your kids… they are having a banner kind of day, and not in a good way. Usually they’re naughty, but today they have… Whoo hoo!... taken disobedience to a whole ‘Nother level. You hear a chorus of voices vying for your worship. One voice says, “Hey, my name’s peace and quiet: if you want me; then Leave those brats and that LOUSY husband!!!”, but then there’s another voice that hearkens: “I’m an Amish romance novel… come… escape with me”. Oh wait!...it’s like a chorus; a third voice: “Find your comfort in me…my name is: cheesecake!” Now if you choose to obey one of those voices… Then that has become your God. Think about it: you’re worshiping a piece of food??? You’re worshiping an imaginary scenario? What a pathetic Deity- you’re running to something besides your Savior to find peace. In other words: you’re choosing to worship an idol and not the Lord.
So the next time you battle temptation, just ask yourself these simple questions: #1. To whom will I give my worship and obedience: This thing- this object- this trifle- this filth, OR… my Savior? And question #2. Who do I love more??? This idol… or Jesus? And then… FOLLOW- the one who has the most affection in your heart. #3. Who ALWAYS fulfills his promises to comfort, encourage, to heal, to help, to defend, to protect and deliver: Jesus… or this idol? Then turn your back to your temptation, and praise your God - I’m not kidding- actually do the worshiping. “Lord, you purchased me, I love you more than this sin; please accept my obedience as an act of worship to you". And if you want to go a step further; get ready for this: Sing worship to the Lord! It is REALLY hard to commit a big nasty when you’re singing “Amazing Grace”. Try it!!! If you would like more victory over your besetting sin -- it is time for you to worship."
Thank you and God bless you for your ministry Todd.
This is so powerful and true that people use drugs and alcohol to replace God. This is even so for people who go to church every Sunday
God bless you!!....
There is NO SHAME in taking prescriptions meds for anxiety and a fractured vertebrae, A slipped disc and spinal arthritis !! Please pray the Lord Jesus HEALS me .😢. ❤ and ✝️🛐 s
Jesus can take away anxiety an give you rest, no need for meds,
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I love this guy and he’s always on point, God bless him! And I love the animated clips especially that it’s Tom and Jerry. I love them, I grew up watching Tom and Jerry.
Good stuff bro, really good stuff.
Reminds me of the impact of the book Banquet in the Grave” had on me. This was the focus from chapter 1
Amen.this is for me
This is so hard...pray for us!
Needed this. God bless ♥️
So good!!!!!
Freeze! Close your eyes! And repeat "resist the devil and he will flee from you" until the desire is gone
Thanks Todd, really good video!
Celebrating all those brothers and sisters' gaining victory over their flesh.
Multiple teachings out there on gaining victory.
Besides demonic influences that are traditionally not recognized well in the Bible churches, it seems little teaching is clear on what reckoning ourselves dead with Christ looks like.
I say there is no good news unless we died with Yeshua. Probably the most ignored teaching in churches. The effective connection between Christ's body death and ours is just not taught, although core concept to the Gospel.
Worship, prayer, all of these things can help for a while.. but the power of the cross is mighty to save, heal and deliver. HE did it, not thee. Reckon it so!
Psalm 42 reminds me of that verse
Oh boy. Right on time.
Excellent!!😂 Thanks. Victory in Jesus!!🎉
PRAISE THE LORD GOD
Great video! Simple message, with huge benefits for most people who believe. We all have those crutches, we should move away from. Jesus saves.
Needed this. Struggled with porn for many years till Jesus saved me from that sin, and now a few years on, I am in that amazing, fun, exciting process of getting to know an amazing woman and I've realised that I am in real danger of making an idol of her, or turning back to porn if things don't work out.
I also just read from Isaiah 8 last night in my private Bible study.
" “You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’ In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy; And you are not to fear what they fear, and you shall not tremble. “It is Yahweh of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your cause of trembling. “Then He shall become a sanctuary; But to both the houses of Israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, And a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. “And many will stumble over them; Then they will fall and be broken; They will even be snared and caught.” Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples. And I will wait for Yahweh who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob; and I will hope for Him. Behold, I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel from Yahweh of hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion."
Isaiah 8:12-18 LSB
It's a warning to those who hope in anyone other than Yahweh, and a sweet promise of sanctuary for those who do trust in Him.
Guys please pray for me I abandoned lost my faith in God
These things ALWAYS take more than they give .. I have avoided alcohol and worse things for 5 months now .. but I fear failure .. I do NOT want to go back to that miserable prison .. Jesus rescue me , I cannot save myself.
Great vid, thanks.
So easy to run to the Chardonnay because it makes me physically feel something pleasant. I want to feel God to really sense Him….. and alcohol is a quick fix. I need deliverance for sure. I’ve known for quite some time I’m worshipping the wrong thing
Gods word is the most powerful thing in the world. It will change your life. And when u speak Gods world in love it tranforms.
Very good!!
Thank you.
This is so helpful since I go to CR for alcohol and mental health
you look handsome with the beard! I needed to hear this too.
Glad you included food. I am in my worship team at church and get flack from people that are 200 lbs overweight about my love of playing golf with my son. UGGGHHHH
CASTRATION THATS THE WORD! 🥰🥰🥰
God knows what i will do
@@TesterBoy that did not stop hitler.
John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
The weapon you have against temptation and sin is the Truth that will set you free.
great teaching.
It is so true, I recently put it, to the real, with smoking 🚬. I went 9 days. Yes!!!!! Yes !!!!!! PTL.
One complaint, I was struggling to hear the speaking over the music, more and more it seems videos have the music over the voices rather than under them in the background.
Please brothers pray for me. Im an born again Christian addicted to kratom. I repented, told my wife and my church that Im into it. I maganed to stop for like 2 months.
But I fell again to that trap. Im taking it again and Im trying to stop but I just cannot.
Im ashamed of my self before my wife, church and God.
My Pastor once said that sometimes we can make every thing a spiritual thing, which is true in a sense, however sometimes we need to give ourselves a break and look at it in a natural way.
You have a dependency, that's okay as we all have our shortcomings. Your wife, pastor and other people in your church may not be dealing with the same, but they all are dealing with something.
Remember Romans, that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. Jesus isn't expecting you to be perfect, but you have to make room in your life to perfect you. A good carpenter loves a challenge 😅
You have no reason to be ashamed, the Bible makes provision for you in 1 Corinthians 10:13. Your struggle may differ from someone else's but it is by no means any worse.
Just take time with Jesus and make positive steps. We will only be perfected at his coming, just focus on walking with him till then.
Think of Abraham, David, Solomon, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul. All men who were flawed, had their moments and doubts, yet Christ was with all of them. You're not special in the best of ways, he chose you, washed you clean and justified you wholly and completely, never forget it.
You haven't let him down because you were never holding him up. He holds you up by his righteous right hand.
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Before u taking think if u want hurts someone who u love? Or what about if someone else do to hurt u who u love?
You have one in Heaven who is interceding for you. There is one who stands before you. One that sticks closer than a brother. There is one who has taken off his own colourful robe and has covered your filthy rags
The Holy Spirit is called "Our Advocate"
in the original Greek text the word used is Parakletos
which means
one summoned, called to one's side, esp. called to one's aid
one who pleads another's cause before a judge, a pleader, counsel for defense, legal assistant, an advocate
one who pleads another's cause with one, an intercessor
of Christ in his exaltation at God's right hand, pleading with God the Father for the pardon of our sins
The Greek word for comfort (paraklesis) means “to come alongside and help.” Jesus is called our parakletos (advocate) in 1 John 2:1. The Holy Spirit is another advocate or comforter (John 14:16-17). Paul asserts that God is “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3).
Wherefore I say unto you, *All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men* : but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
As it is said in Genesis 9 *BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OF SHEM*
Why is God, The God of Shem?
This is why
20And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: 21And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. 22And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. *23And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father's nakedness* 24And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him.
^ Love covers a multitude of sins
I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. *For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness* , as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
^ HIS robe of Righteousness... not yours
_(For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more)
^ Like Shem, your loving and kind Father in heaven - does not see your nakedness - he does not look upon your sinful state but rather turns his face away (judgment) and covers you instead - THIS is amazing Grace
I pray that you receive forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name
“Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil... "be still and know that I am God"
@@nickolaygonchar9060 that’s the sneaky thing about kratom.
You can’t tell if somebody is using. Is not outwardly visible or recognisable.
Very cool
the beard looks look on u brother Todd
thank you for this.. I have been struggling for years with health problems and want to finish the race strong but it’s hard….sometimes it’s so hard. But I NEEDED THIS FOR MYSELF and I don’t feel selfish at all.😏 it’s not always a graven image huh? What we put our trust in. Now better do a follow up of stop beating yourself up 😏
John 16:8
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
1 Corinthians 15:33
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
I love your accent 💗
Worship music makes me feel so close to God. Even though I can't sing, I sing to him anyway. I hope he doesn't mind 😂
No disrespect brother Todd. But I think you look better without a beard
If a non-elect i.e. a reprobate, well then good luck fighting temptation, since according to Calvinism, only the regenerate can fight off temptation by Grace, but a reprobate like me, no remorse for sin, how on earth am I to fight off temptation?
How do you know your a reprobate? I doubt that
If you have no remorse, then why would you care about fighting temptation?
@@backyardrebel2149 because I know am going to hell and am surprised that even after throwing myself under the Lord's feet, begging for His help, am still a reprobate, something ain't right here, what do you think?
I sin willingly, I know by intellectual assent that what am doing is wrong. Am an adulterer, I cannot repent no matter what. So what's going on here?
Even reprobates like me feel guilty, but that's not genuine repentance though.
What kind of a God is He, whom rejects me even when I beg for His Grace?!
@@prince2135 your not a reprobate. You seem to care a lot about your sin plus you dont like your sin either. A reprobate is literally given over to their sinful desires and cant be saved anymore. Reprobates love their sin, you dont. Understand you can do nothing to be saved and you have to beg God for forgiveness. You will have a spiritual battle and you will bear fruit after being saved
@@William18791
You don't even have to beg. Jesus intercedes for us. All we have to do is ask. And if we mess up, just go humbly to Him and strive to do better. His mercies are new every morning.
Todd, you look heaps better with a beard- it suits you.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't rake me over the coals but HOW do I surrender completely and allow God to be my boss and guide when I just don't know what he wants? Yes I know the Bible and I try to live like Christ but how do I have total surrender ? Am I making it too complicated ?
You need to acknowledge you’re a sinner and repent. Believe in Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. Then turn your life over to God and give Jesus the top place in your life. Find a BIBLE BASED church and begin immersing yourself in the Word of God. Watch people like John MacArthur and other godly men to learn more. Understand you will not be perfect and you will still face temptation, but you’ll be made a new creature. Pray, pray, pray 🙏
I would've watched it but got the music.
Isn’t it strange how, I knwo this, I know we are creatures of worship and prayer, but with the fall we are corrupted , we worship material things, Cars , money, alcohol food, so why do we need to be told to understand. We are so obviously creatures of worship. Lord and Father I am a bad man, I sin in every way, there is nothing good that comes out of me. I am a broken being of worship. I trust in you Father, I confess my sins. I WILL trust in you
I love Todd. He reminds me so much of the great congressman Eric Swalwell of California. Todd even looks like him with the facial hair. Pretty cool. You might want to have Eric on the show sometime. Two great men.
Absolutely not lol
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.
I don't want God to say to me that I'm disqulified that He can't use me anymore.
The cartoons at the beginning make sin seem funny and unserious. Thankfully I mostly listen to these videos instead of watch them.