Conquer Self OR >>>>> 2 kings 7: 1-8, Romans 4: 17-21

Dr. Chris E. Kwakpovwe is the writer of the daily manner I use for a years now. Its from him I curl this message. An excessive and impulsive desire to do what is wrong is lust. It could be immorality (fornication, adultery, masturbation, lesbianism, homosexuality, etc.). It could be excessive lust for money, for power , for position, for clothes, food (YOU CAnnOT FAST) or fame, etc. The list is endless. Any passion which drives us to do the wrong things should be watched.

The good news however is that you can control yourself! Job came to the point where he refused to even think about or look at a woman (Job 31: 1-2). Why should you even look at a woman or man twice he writes. Its that serious . He says if you give the devil your parlor, he will invade your bedroom. Lust is called Vanity (Job 31:5a), deceit (Job 31: 5b) and its always hasty (Job 31: 5b). Job 31:12 says that it is FIRE (strong desire) that consumes to destruction and destroys all your spiritual, financial, marital and even physical increase. Think! Paul said, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. James said, “Resist the devil and he will flee.” Again and finally , Paul said you and I can bring our bodies under control – 1 Corinthians 9: 27. Hear James Allen: ” Self control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power”. He says Joe Hyams “Anger doesn’t demand action. When you act in anger, you loose self-control. napoleon hill says if you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self. May lust/ immorality not root out all our increase! Fight it control/conquer self and resist it this year.


– curled from our daily manner.