February 28, by Chris Oliveri. In our Colossians series this week we discussed the battle for sexual purity. It is a battle that is often a part of the Christian life. So much so, the Apostle Paul addresses it head on in several passages 1 Cor. In Colossians we found a vivid description of the supply lines for lust. We are called to destroy these supply lines by resetting our minds Col. If we are going to cut them off, we need to know how to locate them.
Paul gives a helpful schematic in Col. As we explored his description we found that some of these supply lines are "above ground" while others are "below ground". The "above ground" supply lines are external provisions for lust. Supply lines "below ground" are internal; they reside within us.
For example the next term "impurity" carries the idea of ungodly motives, thoughts or intentions. Other below ground supply lines include things listed like "evil desires and greed" Col. As we further explored this rich passage we found the number one provision from God for the believer against sexual sin is "union with Christ" Col.
If you'd like, you can hear these messages here. Because of the limits of time, I said I would post some practical helps and resources for the battle for sexual purity. Below are some key helps organized using the 'above ground' and 'below ground' or external and internal categories. Here are some helps for cutting off internal supply lines for sexual sin. Aside from the Bible itself, these are some of the most helpful materials we have used in counseling men and women through this issue.
I hope this brief summary of resources will be a help to you. My brother or sister, if you are wrestling through this battle, be sure to remember the Lord's grace Eph. If you have fallen, run to Him in prayer and confession 1 John He is eager to receive you, to cleanse you and to set you back on the path of walking hand in hand with Him.
