Day 24

Love vs. Lust

1 John 2:17
The world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God lives forever.

Lust is the opposite of love. We can lust after many things including "possessions or power or prideful ambition. We see what others have and we want it. Our hearts are deceived into saying, "I could be happy if I only had this. Then we make the decision to go after it."

Lust always breeds more lust.
What is the source of the wars and fights among you? Don't they come from the cravings that are at war within you? James 4:1

"It's time to expose lust for what it really is - a misguided thirst for satisfaction that only God can fulfill. Lust is like a warning light on the dashboard of your heart, alerting you to the fact that you are not allowing God's love to fill you. When your eyes and heart are on Him, your actions will lead you to lasting joy, not to endless cycles of regret and condemnation." Love Dare

Dare
Identify that things that you are lusting for in your life. Pray to God to help you replace those objects with His perfect love.