Comments on: How “Holy Lust” Trumps Unholy Lust

By: givemejesus

givemejesus — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:48:38 +0000

Luke, this is an incredibly eye-opening piece! I never thought of lust as having a positive connotation but I see how it could accurately describe that yearning to know Christ that we so desperately strive for. This article is going to revolutionize my recovery as I work toward moving out of unholy lust and toward a craving for Christ.

By: Luke Gilkerson

Luke Gilkerson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:32:32 +0000

I appreciate the link! Thanks for the encouragement. Thanks also for your candid words on your blog.

By: D-Monk

D-Monk — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:31:02 +0000

Luke: This is really an excellent article. Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdom. I found this article so helpful that I have provided a link to it on my own blog. Thanks!!

By: Fight Lust with Lust! (Luke Gilkerson) « Diary of an Addict

Fight Lust with Lust! (Luke Gilkerson) « Diary of an Addict — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:28:03 +0000

[...] Luke Gilkerson has an excellent article today on the positive use of spiritual lust to combat the fleshly lust in our hearts. Read the rest of his article at the Breaking Free Blog. [...]

By: Jeff Fisher

Jeff Fisher — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:04:58 +0000

Hey Luke,

I like the thought of “fighting lust with lust”. Catchy.

Filling our minds and hearts with Christ, His love, the Blessed Hope. Good healthy outlet for our minds.

Getting control of our minds and thoughts is so challenging. We have spent so much of our lives with unguarded minds. We don’t know how to redirect our thoughts. It is a painful exercise and it is much easier to just let our mind go where it wishes.

May we learn to call out to God for a deep longing for Him. For deep, frequent thoughts about Him. And for a greater love and greater passion than the porn we have been so given to.