Self-Control or Sexually out of control?

One of the areas it is most difficult to have the Fruit of the Spirit-Self-Control manifesting in our lives, is in the area of sex. Our culture is a sex driven culture. Everywhere we look there are ads, TV shows, commercials, music, etc. that set our minds on the wrong course of action. Once we have a thought it is easier to take an action. This is why it is so important to fill our minds with the truth of God's word concerning sexual behavior. The word of God is clear on this subject. Most people know what the Bible says, but choose rather to do as they please. Pleasing our flesh rather than God can be very costly. 

Beware of rationalizing excuses:
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1. “I can handle this!” But you have fallen into the trap many times before.
Heed 2 Tim. 2:22 "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart."

2. “I deserve this happiness and God wants me happy.” No, God wants you holy! Holiness brings happiness. 

ACTION STEP:  Get Help in these three areas:

Accountability. Get someone to hold you accountable.
Counsel with a person of wisdom.
Identify the bait Satan uses to easily trap you and set up perimeters or boundaries.

Conclusion: Remember this is not self-discipline but self control. They look similar but are not the same. Self-control’s goal is to love the Lord more than anything or anyone else.