What is lust?  Is it only lust at first sight?  Or is it a deeper,  more serious problem, something we don’t grow out of?

1 John 2:16
King James Version (KJV)
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”

When any of our desires become larger than our desire for the Lord, we find ourselves in trouble.  I find myself desiring a pulpit, a following, as I do the mighty work of God.

“Of course I would give all the glory to Him.” 

If He could trust me to do that, I might have my desire. Unfortunately the lust for position, the pride of life, the heart of deceit, makes me a man that cannot be trusted

James 4:10
” Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

Lord, teach us to walk with You, mold us into vessels that are use able for Your work.  Create in us clean hearts, renew a right Spirit within us, Return to us the Joy of Thy Salvation.