Sexual immorality—including adultery, fornication, lustful thoughts, pornography, masturbation, and other sexual vices—is a serious spiritual battle. The Bible acknowledges both the reality of human weakness and the power of God to deliver those who earnestly seek Him.
Let us briefly explore how we can overcome the bondage of sexual immorality.
1. Acknowledge the Sin and Repent
The first step is genuine repentance. God cannot deliver someone who does not first admit their wrongdoing.
1 John 1:9 (NKJV):
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
David, after committing adultery and murder, cried out to God in repentance:
Psalm 51:1-2 (NKJV):
“Have mercy upon me, O God… Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.”
Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to God with sincerity.
2. Recognise the Battle is Spiritual
Sexual sins have spiritual roots and open doors to demonic oppression.
Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV):
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers…”
Deliverance involves recognising that sexual immorality is not just a physical issue but a spiritual one as many people and even believers are being oppressed by all kinds of demons that promote sexual immorality. Freedom from the yoke of sexual sins involves breaking demonic strongholds, soul ties, and generational curses.
3. Renounce Ungodly Soul Ties
Sexual sin outside of marriage forms soul ties with past sexual partners. Whatever evil or curses that affected them find expression in your life because of the gate-way of sexual sins.
1 Corinthians 6:16 (NKJV):
“Or do you not know that he who is joined to a harlot is one body with her? For ‘the two,’ He says, ‘shall become one flesh.’”
To be free, you must break these ties through prayer and using the power in the blood of Jesus to break every unconscious and conscious covenant formed with previous sexual partners:
Pray; “Lord, I renounce every ungodly soul tie formed through sexual sin. I break them now by the power in the blood of Jesus, in Jesus Name.”
4. Flee and Avoid Temptation
The Bible is clear: we don’t try to reason with sexual sin—we flee! Run away from it, just like Joseph did when Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him, as written in Genesis 39:12: ‘She caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house.'”
1 Corinthians 6:18 (NKJV):
“Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.”
Practical steps:
- Avoid triggers (e.g., certain websites, social media, movies).
- Cut off unhealthy relationships that lead to sin.
- Stay accountable to a mature Christian or mentor.
5. Renew Your Mind Daily
The battle against sexual immorality is largely fought in the mind. Your thoughts shape your actions and character. So, if your mind is frequently consumed by sexual thoughts, your behaviour will likely lean toward sexual immorality.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV):
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
You renew your mind by:
- Daily studying the Word of God.
- Meditating on Scriptures that promote purity (Psalm 119:9,11).
- Declaring God’s promises over your life.
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV):
“Whatever things are pure… meditate on these things.”
6. Walk in the Spirit
It is impossible to overcome the flesh by willpower alone. You need the help of the Holy Spirit. Let me stress this again—without the help and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we cannot overcome the bondage of sexual immorality. Sexual sin is not just a mindset; there are demonic spirits that fuel immoral behaviour. Therefore, we need both the Word of God and the Holy Spirit to break free from the yoke of sexual immorality
Galatians 5:16 (NKJV):
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
Prayer-tip: Ask the Holy Spirit daily to guide your actions and thoughts daily.
7. Engage in Deliverance Prayers
There are times when you need to engage in consistent and fervent spiritual warfare to break demonic attachments related to sexual sin.
Matthew 17:21 (NKJV):
“However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
- Fast regularly to subdue the flesh. (You could start with once a week for those who have never fasted before. And as God gives you grace, you can increase your fasting intensity. But please, be guided by the Holy Spirit)
- Pray aggressively against the spirit of lust, pornography, masturbation, adultery, etc. (Mention them specifically in the place of prayer, and use the power in the blood of Jesus to break its hold over your life)
Sample Prayer:
“In the name of Jesus, I command every spirit of lust, fornication, and pornography to leave my life in Jesus Name.”
“By the power in the blood of Jesus, I break every chain and cancel every assignment of sexual immorality over me in Jesus Name.”
8. Fill the Void with God’s Presence
When deliverance takes place, the space left must be filled with the Word, worship, prayer, and godly community, or else the void can be re-occupied.
Luke 11:24-26 (NKJV):
“Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself…”
Stay connected to God, His word and to other believers who can help you walk in purity.
9. Develop Discipline and Self-Control
Sexual purity also involves self-discipline.
Titus 2:11-12 (NKJV):
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly…”
God gives you grace to say NO to temptation.
10. Fix Your Eyes on Eternity
Remember that sexual immorality has eternal consequences. Tell yourself: Heaven is my ultimate goal. If I continue in sexual immorality, I risk missing out on inheriting God’s kingdom. Keeping this focus will help you overcome the temptation of sexual immorality.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV):
“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers… will inherit the kingdom of God.”
Eternal life is too precious to exchange for momentary pleasures.
Biblical Example of Overcoming Temptations
Joseph:
When tempted by Potiphar’s wife, Joseph fled the scene. His fear of God kept him from falling.
Genesis 39:9 (NKJV):
“How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
Jesus:
In the wilderness, Jesus overcame temptation by quoting Scripture.
Matthew 4:1-11 (NKJV):
“It is written…”
Dear reader: Use God’s Word as your weapon against temptation.
Conclusion: Victory Is Possible
Sexual sin is serious, but victory is fully available through Christ! But, we need to enforce our victory in Christ Jesus,
John 8:36 (NKJV):
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.”
God bless you in Jesus Name. Amen
Altar call: For anyone reading this article who is not saved and wants to be part of the family of God or you want to re-dedicate your life back to Jesus, please repeat this out loud. “Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have sinned against you. Lord Jesus forgive me of my sins. I repent of my sins. Lord Jesus come into my life and be my Lord now and forever in Jesus Name. Amen
Prayer: Bondage of sexual immorality in my life, be broken now by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus Name
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