LIVING AS CHRISTIANS
Keep Your Desires Under Control
As imperfect humans, we have a constant struggle to keep our desires under control. If we give them free rein, we could lose Jehovah’s favor. For instance, some allow a desire for food, clothing, and shelter to crowd out their love for God. Others satisfy their sexual desire with no regard for God’s standards. (Ro 1:26, 27) Still others cave in to peer pressure because of a desire to be liked or accepted.—Ex 23:2.
How can we keep our desires in check? We must do our best to focus on spiritual things. (Mt 4:4) Also, we should beg Jehovah to help us control our desires. Why? Because he knows what is best for us and knows how to satisfy our proper desires.—Ps 145:16.
WATCH THE VIDEO DON’T LET YOUR LIFE GO UP IN SMOKE, AND THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Why do some people smoke?
What can smoking do to you?
Why are smoking and vaping wrong?—2Co 7:1
You can resist the desire to smoke!
How can you say no to smoking or even break the habit?