Bible verses that inspire

[HalfPint]

I just wanted everyone to post the verse that inspires you most/helps you with your journey to being porn free the most.

[Dominus]

Ah Halfpint, there are so many. One thing I do feel is that once we have made the commitment, we must work hard to maintain it so as to set a good example to others. A verse which means a lot to me is that of Paul when he wrote in his 1st letter to the Corinthians chapter 9 verse 27

"but I pummel my body and lead it as a slave, that, after I have preached to others, I myself should not become disapproved somehow"

I particularly am concerned about being a good example to my teenage children. This verse helps me remember my responsibilities take precedence over my selfish desires.

[Vilema]

I've been struggling a lot with my faith in recent years (certainly my PA has had something to do with that). But, this verse has always been special to me and as I work to rebuild my life and my faith, it brings me comfort and encourages to keep moving forward.

“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:12-14

[CovenantEyes]

“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. . . . For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.� (2 Corinthians 3:18; 4:6)

We become like what we worship. This is true whether we worship the true God or an idol. As we run after worthless idols we will mimic their worthless qualities (Jeremiah 2:5). All who make idols or even trust in them become like them (Psalm 115:4-8). Worship wealth, become greedy. Worship sex, become filled with lust. Worship power, become corrupt. Worship self, become selfish. We know this from experience; whatever we value most will shape our character.


The same is true with our worship of Christ. Our new self is being recreated in His image (Colossians 3:10). So as we set our minds and hearts on things above, on Christ seated at God’s right hand (3:1-4), we will begin to live as people who have been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life. Our eyes are taken off of self and the things that tie us to this world, this age.^:)^


Think for a moment about the Day of Jesus’ return.It will be a Day like no other. On that Day, the apostle John says, “We shall see Him as He is.� (1 John 3:2) Not as I think He is, not as you think He is, not as I think He should be, but as He really is. Jesus, in all His kingly glory, will fill our vision. What does John say will be the result of this sight? “When He appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as He is.�


Something about just seeing Jesus as He is will transform us completely.
So it is in our lives on this side of eternity. We can worship Jesus now through the means he has given us: the daily devotion of prayer, corporate worship gatherings, the sacraments, and sharing the joy of our salvation with the lost. While our vision of Jesus is cloudy, while we see Him now “through a glass darkly� (1 Corinthians 13:12), we still see Him, and that vision transforms us. Beholding God’s glory in the person of Jesus means that our hearts are progressively captured by His majesty and we grow in our worship and adoration and awe.

[Vilema]

Half Pint, you started this thread but haven't posted the verses that are special to you! I'd love to know what they are...

[believe]

This is my first post in here. I appreciate this forum very much. I wont go into my story, but I will give my verse that is my first inspiration point for never going back to P again.

Phillipians 4:8 NKJ
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virture and if there is anything praiseworthy-- meditate on these things.

I actually like this version better below.
Phillipians 4:8 NIV
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think on these things.

[Newman]

What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Romans 6:21

[Daniel]

"Therefore, I urge you brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrafice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."

Romans 12:1-2
New American Standard Version

[Daniel]

Ephesians 6:10-20

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand in the evil day, having done all to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
praying will all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perserverance and supplication for all the saints-
and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak."

-Saul of Tarsus, who is called Paul, from the tribe of Benjamin, apostle to the Gentiles
(executed in Rome under Nero, about A.D. 67)

Thank you Jesus for these unbelievably encouraging words of Holy instruction!

[Daniel]

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."

I Corinthians 10:13 (New King James version)


It's nice to know that I don't have any excuses!

AND it's also nice to know that God is faithful.