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Character is moral strength and courage. Character is moral strength and courage. (Rom 5:3‑5) (Rom 5:3‑5)   

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  Romans 5:3-5 (NKJV)Romans 5:3-5 (NKJV) - And not only - And not only that,that, but we also glory in tribulations, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

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Character is moral strength and courage. Character is moral strength and courage. (Rom 5:3‑5) (Rom 5:3‑5)   

Men of faith stand when desires beckon to Men of faith stand when desires beckon to another path. another path. (Heb 11:24‑25)(Heb 11:24‑25)

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Hebrews 11:24-25 (NKJV)Hebrews 11:24-25 (NKJV) - By faith - By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,pleasures of sin,

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Character is moral strength and courage. Character is moral strength and courage. (Rom 5:3‑5) (Rom 5:3‑5)   

Men of faith stand when desires beckon to Men of faith stand when desires beckon to another path. another path. (Heb 11:24‑25)(Heb 11:24‑25)

Many are overconfident and blind as to Many are overconfident and blind as to their true character. their true character. (2 Cor 13:5; 1 Cor (2 Cor 13:5; 1 Cor 10:12)10:12)   

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2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV) - - Examine Examine yourselves yourselves as toas to whether you are in the whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. unless indeed you are disqualified.

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1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) - - Therefore Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.he fall.  

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The reason men stand is because of The reason men stand is because of preparation in the word of God.preparation in the word of God. (Psa 119:11)(Psa 119:11)

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Psalm 119:11 (NKJV)Psalm 119:11 (NKJV) - “Your word I have - “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.”against You.”

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He had Godly parents, He had Godly parents, Isaac and Rebekah. Isaac and Rebekah. (Gen 25:25-28)(Gen 25:25-28)

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Genesis 25:25-28 (NKJV)Genesis 25:25-28 (NKJV) - And the first - And the first came out red. came out red. He wasHe was like a hairy garment all like a hairy garment all over; so they called his name Esau. 26 over; so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out, and his hand Afterward his brother came out, and his hand took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was took hold of Esau’s heel; so his name was called Jacob. Isaac called Jacob. Isaac waswas sixty years old when sixty years old when she bore them. she bore them.

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27 So the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful 27 So the boys grew. And Esau was a skillful hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a hunter, a man of the field; but Jacob was a mild man, dwelling in tents. 28 And mild man, dwelling in tents. 28 And Isaac Isaac loved Esauloved Esau because he ate because he ate of hisof his game, but game, but Rebekah loved JacobRebekah loved Jacob..

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Isaac was the beloved son of Abraham!Isaac was the beloved son of Abraham!

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Isaac was the beloved son of Abraham!Isaac was the beloved son of Abraham! God identified Himself to Moses as being the God identified Himself to Moses as being the

God of Isaac! God of Isaac! (Acts 7:31‑32)(Acts 7:31‑32)

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Acts 7:31-32 (NKJV)Acts 7:31-32 (NKJV) - When Moses saw - When Moses saw it,it, he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near he marveled at the sight; and as he drew near to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him, to observe, the voice of the Lord came to him, 32 32 saying,saying, ‘I‘I am the God of your fathers—the am the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’God of Jacob.’ And Moses trembled and And Moses trembled and dared not look.dared not look.

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Unfortunately both Isaac and Rebekah Unfortunately both Isaac and Rebekah became divided and showed favoritism. became divided and showed favoritism. (Gen 25:28)(Gen 25:28)

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Genesis 25:28 (NKJV)Genesis 25:28 (NKJV) - And Isaac loved - And Isaac loved Esau because he ate Esau because he ate of hisof his game, but Rebekah game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.loved Jacob.

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This division had terrible consequences. This division had terrible consequences. Parents need unity to give the greatest Parents need unity to give the greatest strength of character to a child! strength of character to a child!

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This division had terrible consequences. This division had terrible consequences. Parents need unity to give the greatest Parents need unity to give the greatest strength of character to a child! strength of character to a child!

This later led to deceit, bitterness and This later led to deceit, bitterness and separation. separation.

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He had Godly parents, Isaac and RebekahHe had Godly parents, Isaac and Rebekah. . (Gen 25:25-28)(Gen 25:25-28)

He was the firstborn. (Gen 12:1‑3)He was the firstborn. (Gen 12:1‑3)

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In other words he had the “birthright.”In other words he had the “birthright.”

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In other words he had the “birthright”.In other words he had the “birthright”. This meant a double share of the inheritance This meant a double share of the inheritance

and first place among the sons.and first place among the sons.

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In other words he had the “birthright”.In other words he had the “birthright”. This meant a double share of the inheritance This meant a double share of the inheritance

and first place among the sons.and first place among the sons. Because he was a direct descendant of Because he was a direct descendant of

Abraham a major spiritual blessing was Abraham a major spiritual blessing was involved. He knew of the exalted place he involved. He knew of the exalted place he occupied. occupied.

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He had Godly parents, He had Godly parents, Isaac and Rebekah. Isaac and Rebekah. (Gen 25:25-28)(Gen 25:25-28)

He was the firstborn. (Gen 12:1‑3)He was the firstborn. (Gen 12:1‑3)

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God had blessed Esau greatly. God had blessed Esau greatly.

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God had blessed Esau greatly. God had blessed Esau greatly. God's prophecy of Isaac and Esau was of God's prophecy of Isaac and Esau was of

their descendants. their descendants. (Rom 9:11‑13; (Rom 9:11‑13; Gen Gen 25:23)25:23)

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Romans 9:11-13 (NKJVRomans 9:11-13 (NKJV) - ) - (for (for the childrenthe children not yet being born, nor having done any good not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works but of Him election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls), 12 it was said to her, who calls), 12 it was said to her, “The older “The older shall serve the younger.”shall serve the younger.” 13 As it is written, 13 As it is written, ““Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hatedJacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.”.”

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Genesis 25:23 (NKJV)Genesis 25:23 (NKJV) - And the LORD - And the LORD said to her: “said to her: “Two nationsTwo nations areare in your womb, in your womb, Two peoplesTwo peoples shall be separated from your shall be separated from your body; body; OneOne people shall be stronger than the people shall be stronger than the otherother, And the older shall serve the younger.”, And the older shall serve the younger.”

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No man can blame God for their failures! No man can blame God for their failures! (Jas 1:13)(Jas 1:13)

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James 1:13 (NKJV)James 1:13 (NKJV) - Let no one say when - Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.Himself tempt anyone.

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Esau made a choice based upon a Esau made a choice based upon a temporary obsession. temporary obsession. (Gen 25:29‑34)(Gen 25:29‑34)

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Genesis 25:29-34 (NKJV)Genesis 25:29-34 (NKJV) - Now Jacob - Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he field, and he waswas weary. 30 And Esau said to weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew,stew, for I for I amam weary.” Therefore his name was weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom.31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your called Edom.31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32 And Esau said, birthright as of this day.” 32 And Esau said, “Look, I “Look, I amam about to die; so what about to die; so what isis this this birthright to me?”birthright to me?”

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33 Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this 33 Then Jacob said, “Swear to me as of this day.” So he swore to him, and sold his day.” So he swore to him, and sold his birthright to Jacob. 34 And Jacob gave Esau birthright to Jacob. 34 And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised despised hishis birthright. birthright.

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““If a man could have half his wishes, he If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.” would double his troubles.”

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““In this world there are only two tragedies. In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.”other is getting it.”

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Esau made a choice based upon a Esau made a choice based upon a temporary obsession. temporary obsession. (Gen 25:29‑34) (Gen 25:29‑34)

There are two ways of thinking and There are two ways of thinking and making decisions. making decisions. (Rom 8:5‑6)(Rom 8:5‑6)

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Romans 8:5-6 (NKJV)Romans 8:5-6 (NKJV) - For those who - For those who live according to the flesh set their minds live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those on the things of the flesh, but those who livewho live according to the Spirit, the things of the according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded isis death, death, but to be spiritually minded but to be spiritually minded isis life and life and peace.peace.

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Because of Esau's carnal mind he Because of Esau's carnal mind he "despised" that which was truly valuable."despised" that which was truly valuable.

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Because of Esau's carnal mind he Because of Esau's carnal mind he "despised" that which was truly valuable."despised" that which was truly valuable.

When we treat God's things lightly we When we treat God's things lightly we despise it. despise it. (1 Cor 11:22)(1 Cor 11:22)

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1 Corinthians 11:22 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:22 (NKJV) - What! Do - What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise not praise you.you.

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Characteristics of obsession.Characteristics of obsession.

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Obsession has its own reality. (Gen Obsession has its own reality. (Gen 25:32)25:32)

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Obsession: Obsession: "1. Compulsive preoccupation "1. Compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion, often accompanied by symptoms emotion, often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety. 2. A compulsive, often of anxiety. 2. A compulsive, often unreasonable idea or emotion."unreasonable idea or emotion."

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Genesis 25:32 (NKJV)Genesis 25:32 (NKJV) - And Esau said, - And Esau said, “Look, I “Look, I amam about to die; so what about to die; so what isis this this birthright to me?”birthright to me?”

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Was Esau about to die? NO! Was Esau about to die? NO!

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Was Esau about to die? NO! Was Esau about to die? NO! The strong desire for something causes one The strong desire for something causes one

to believe a lie.to believe a lie.

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Was Esau about to die? NO! Was Esau about to die? NO! The strong desire for something causes one to The strong desire for something causes one to

believe a lie.believe a lie. Reason has little value, the goal is to obtain Reason has little value, the goal is to obtain

the thing desired not to see and stand upon the thing desired not to see and stand upon the truth. (Ex. The desire for a mate.)the truth. (Ex. The desire for a mate.)

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““All passions exaggerate: it is only because All passions exaggerate: it is only because they exaggerate that they are passions. It is they exaggerate that they are passions. It is difficult to overcome one's passions, and difficult to overcome one's passions, and impossible to satisfy them.” impossible to satisfy them.”

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““Govern your passions, or they will govern Govern your passions, or they will govern you.” -- Latin proverb you.” -- Latin proverb

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This is the driving force behind most false This is the driving force behind most false teachers. God described Balaam as "mad". teachers. God described Balaam as "mad". (2 Peter 2:15‑16; Jude 11)(2 Peter 2:15‑16; Jude 11)

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2 Peter 2:15-16 (NKJV)2 Peter 2:15-16 (NKJV) - They have - They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the following the way of Balaam the sonson of of Beor, who loved the wages of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 16 but he was rebuked for unrighteousness; 16 but he was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man’s voice restrained the madness of the man’s voice restrained the madness of the prophet.prophet.

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Jude 11 (NKJV)Jude 11 (NKJV) - Woe to them! For they - Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.and perished in the rebellion of Korah.

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If you want something bad enough, God If you want something bad enough, God will give it to you! will give it to you! (2 Thess 2:11‑12)(2 Thess 2:11‑12)

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2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (NKJV)2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 (NKJV) - And - And for this reason God will send them strong for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 that they all may be condemned who did that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.unrighteousness.

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““Man finds it hard to get what he wants Man finds it hard to get what he wants because he does not want the best; God because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give because he would give finds it hard to give because he would give the best and man will not take it.”the best and man will not take it.”

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How many Christians have I seen give up How many Christians have I seen give up heaven for an obsession!heaven for an obsession!

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Obsession has no concept of waiting. Obsession has no concept of waiting. (Gen 25:34) (Gen 25:34)

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Genesis 25:34 (NKJV)Genesis 25:34 (NKJV) - And Jacob gave - And Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate Esau bread and stew of lentils; then he ate and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus and drank, arose, and went his way. Thus Esau despised Esau despised hishis birthright. birthright.

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Why wait for something? Wisdom knows Why wait for something? Wisdom knows why. why. (Isa 40:31; Hosea 12:6)(Isa 40:31; Hosea 12:6)

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Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV)Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) - But those who wait - But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew on the LORD Shall renew theirtheir strength; strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.walk and not faint.

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Hosea 12:6 (NKJV)Hosea 12:6 (NKJV) - So you, by - So you, by the help the help ofof your God, return; Observe mercy and your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, And wait on your God continually.justice, And wait on your God continually.

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What are the dangers of rushing? You may What are the dangers of rushing? You may leave God out!leave God out!

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Obsession will pay any price.Obsession will pay any price.

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Obsession will pay any price.Obsession will pay any price. Salesmen love to create obsession in their Salesmen love to create obsession in their

customers. Why?customers. Why?

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““Advertising deals in open sores--. Fear. Advertising deals in open sores--. Fear. Greed. Anger. Hostility. You name the dwarfs Greed. Anger. Hostility. You name the dwarfs and we play on every one. We play on all the and we play on every one. We play on all the emotions and on all the problems, from not emotions and on all the problems, from not getting ahead -- to the desire to be one of the getting ahead -- to the desire to be one of the crowd. Everyone has a button. If enough crowd. Everyone has a button. If enough people have the same button, you have a people have the same button, you have a successful ad and a successful product.” - Ad successful ad and a successful product.” - Ad executive Jerry Della Feminaexecutive Jerry Della Femina

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When reason departs men close their eyes. When reason departs men close their eyes. What will they think later when they look What will they think later when they look back?back?

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Obsession is powerful.Obsession is powerful.

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Obsession is powerful.Obsession is powerful. The power is found in our lusts. The power is found in our lusts.

(1 Pt 2:11; 1 Tim 6:9)(1 Pt 2:11; 1 Tim 6:9)

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1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV)1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV) - Beloved, I beg you - Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, fleshly lusts which war against the soul,

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1 Timothy 6:9 (NKJV)1 Timothy 6:9 (NKJV) - But those who - But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.perdition.

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Too many of our young think they will not Too many of our young think they will not be affected. be affected. (2 Tim 2:22; Rom 1:24)(2 Tim 2:22; Rom 1:24)

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2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV)2 Timothy 2:22 (NKJV) 22Flee also 22Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Lord out of a pure heart.

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Romans 1:24 (NKJV)Romans 1:24 (NKJV) 24Therefore God 24Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves,among themselves,

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All false teaching has this "power" as its All false teaching has this "power" as its drawing power. drawing power. (Eph 4:22; Jude 16)(Eph 4:22; Jude 16)

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Ephesians 4:22 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:22 (NKJV) 22that you put off, 22that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, deceitful lusts,

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Jude 16 (NKJV)Jude 16 (NKJV) 16 These are grumblers, 16 These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words,words, flattering people to gain advantage. flattering people to gain advantage.

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If you deny this point ask an alcoholic or If you deny this point ask an alcoholic or drug addict.drug addict.

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Obsession cannot see the future and its Obsession cannot see the future and its consequences. (Heb 12:16‑17)consequences. (Heb 12:16‑17)

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Hebrews 12:16-17 (NKJV)Hebrews 12:16-17 (NKJV) 16 lest there 16 lest there bebe any fornicator or profane person like Esau, any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. 17For you know that afterward, birthright. 17For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears.with tears.

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Satan wants you to be deceived. Satan wants you to be deceived. (Eph 4:22)(Eph 4:22)

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Ephesians 4:22 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:22 (NKJV) 22 that you put 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,the deceitful lusts,

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““Some luck lies in not getting what you Some luck lies in not getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you thought you wanted but getting what you have, which once you have it you may be have, which once you have it you may be smart enough to see is what you would have smart enough to see is what you would have wanted had you known.” -- Garrison wanted had you known.” -- Garrison Keillor in Lake Wobegon Days.Keillor in Lake Wobegon Days.

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The great value of the gospel is that it is The great value of the gospel is that it is true. true. (Psa 1:3‑5)(Psa 1:3‑5)

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Psalm 1:3-5 (NKJV)Psalm 1:3-5 (NKJV) - He shall be like a tree - He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. And whatever he does shall prosper. 4 The ungodly 4 The ungodly areare not so, not so, But But areare like the like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5chaff which the wind drives away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.righteous.

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While While Esau's obsession was temporary, Esau's obsession was temporary, could Esau change the past?could Esau change the past?

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While While Esau's obsession was temporary, Esau's obsession was temporary, could Esau change the past?could Esau change the past?

Sadly Esau continued in bad decisions Sadly Esau continued in bad decisions because he was a "profane" person. because he was a "profane" person.

(Gen 27:41)(Gen 27:41)

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Genesis 27:41 (NKJV)Genesis 27:41 (NKJV) 41So Esau hated 41So Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which Jacob because of the blessing with which his father blessed him, and Esau said in his his father blessed him, and Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”Jacob.”

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The Sexual Desire The Sexual Desire (Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18)(Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18)

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The Sexual Desire The Sexual Desire (Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18) (Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18)

The Need for a Mate (Mk 6:17)The Need for a Mate (Mk 6:17)

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The Sexual Desire The Sexual Desire (Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18) (Heb 13:4; 1 Cor 6:18)

The Need for a Mate (Mk 6:17)The Need for a Mate (Mk 6:17) The desire for Material Things. The desire for Material Things.

(1 Tim 6:9‑10)(1 Tim 6:9‑10)

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The desire for Revenge. The desire for Revenge. (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; Heb 12:15)Heb 12:15)

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The desire for Revenge. The desire for Revenge. (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; Heb 12:15) Heb 12:15)

The Desire for Alcohol and The Desire for Alcohol and Drugs. (Prov 23:32‑35)Drugs. (Prov 23:32‑35)

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The desire for Revenge. The desire for Revenge. (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; (Rom 12:19‑21; Eph 4:31‑32; Heb 12:15) Heb 12:15)

The Desire for Alcohol and The Desire for Alcohol and Drugs. (Prov 23:32‑35) Drugs. (Prov 23:32‑35)

The Desire for Attention.The Desire for Attention.