humility against pride (like a poor man)
kindness against envy (like a loving teacher)
abstinence against gluttony (like a simple man)
chastity against lust (like a child)
patience against anger (like a mother)
liberality against greed (like a generous billionaire)
diligence against sloth (like a learning student)
"If you are having trouble with lust or know someone who is, the remedy, in part, is to cut off the source of temptation! It's that simple. If literature is the temptation, then stop going near it. If it's TV or movies, stop watching them. This is what you are to STOP doing. Paul wrote: "Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature" (Rom. 13:14). Also, remember sinful desires such as lust (adultery) are warring against your soul (1 Pet. 2:11). You must war back or be conquered. A fight is a fight and not a "bed of roses"!"
"Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." 1Pe 2:11 - 12
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