Fight

Willpower, scary negative arguments or threats-even from Jesus  won't work to fight sin. We need to replace sexual sin with longings for what is actually beautiful. A few years ago, John Piper wrote some strategies for fighting sin in our minds. They are an acronym, ANTHEM. Here is a summary:

A - Avoid temptation as much as is reasonably possible.

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

T - Turn your mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior satisfaction.

H - Hold the promises and pleasure of Christ firmly in your mind until they push out the other images and ideas.

E - Enjoy Jesus. Sin cannot keep its appeal when it is compared to the pleasure of knowing Christ.

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

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