Uncheck Desires
Desire is not always evil. The desire to know God, to grow, to work, and to serve is good.
However, unchecked desire becomes dangerous when it is not surrendered to God. What begins as a simple craving can grow into temptation, sin, and eventually destruction.
Proverbs 16:25 says, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
1. Unchecked Desire Draws Us Away From God
James 1:14 teaches that temptation starts when a person is drawn away by his own desires.
Many believers do not fall suddenly; they drift gradually because they allow wrong desires to remain in their hearts.
Example: The desire for wealth, pleasure, recognition, or revenge can slowly take the place of God in our hearts.
2. Unchecked Desire Produces Sin
James 1:15 says, “When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin.”
A thought that is entertained becomes an action. What we repeatedly desire eventually controls our behavior.
David’s story shows this clearly. His uncontrolled desire led him into adultery and murder.
3. Unchecked Desire Brings Destruction
Sin never remains small. It affects our relationship with God, our family, our peace, and our future.
James 1:15 ends with a warning: “Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
How to Overcome Unchecked Desire
Guard your heart. –
Renew your mind with God’s Word. –
Walk in the Spirit. –
Pray continually. –
Conclusion
Unchecked desire is like a small spark that can burn down a whole forest.
God calls us to examine our hearts daily and surrender every desire to Him. When our desires are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they become instruments for God’s glory instead of tools of destruction.
– “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Closing Prayer
“Lord, search my heart and remove every unchecked desire that can lead me away from You.
Fill me with holy desires, give me the strength to resist temptation, and help me walk in obedience every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#UncheckedDesire
#Holiness
#Repentance
#Temptation
#ChristianLiving
#WalkInTheSpirit
#BibleStudy
#Faith
#JesusChrist
#Sermon
Uncheck Desires
Desire is not always evil. The desire to know God, to grow, to work, and to serve is good.
However, unchecked desire becomes dangerous when it is not surrendered to God. What begins as a simple craving can grow into temptation, sin, and eventually destruction.
Proverbs 16:25 says, “There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.”
1. Unchecked Desire Draws Us Away From God
James 1:14 teaches that temptation starts when a person is drawn away by his own desires.
Many believers do not fall suddenly; they drift gradually because they allow wrong desires to remain in their hearts.
Example: The desire for wealth, pleasure, recognition, or revenge can slowly take the place of God in our hearts.
2. Unchecked Desire Produces Sin
James 1:15 says, “When lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin.”
A thought that is entertained becomes an action. What we repeatedly desire eventually controls our behavior.
David’s story shows this clearly. His uncontrolled desire led him into adultery and murder.
3. Unchecked Desire Brings Destruction
Sin never remains small. It affects our relationship with God, our family, our peace, and our future.
James 1:15 ends with a warning: “Sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”
How to Overcome Unchecked Desire
Guard your heart. –
Renew your mind with God’s Word. –
Walk in the Spirit. –
Pray continually. –
Conclusion
Unchecked desire is like a small spark that can burn down a whole forest.
God calls us to examine our hearts daily and surrender every desire to Him. When our desires are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they become instruments for God’s glory instead of tools of destruction.
– “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”
Closing Prayer
“Lord, search my heart and remove every unchecked desire that can lead me away from You.
Fill me with holy desires, give me the strength to resist temptation, and help me walk in obedience every day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#UncheckedDesire
#Holiness
#Repentance
#Temptation
#ChristianLiving
#WalkInTheSpirit
#BibleStudy
#Faith
#JesusChrist
#Sermon
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