Break Bad Habits
Build Better Ones
Become Better Men
- Nate Whitson -
Compromise comes at a high cost.
For many years, I'd struggled (privately) with pornography.
It wasn't a daily, weekly, or even monthly thing. But it was something that would rear it's ugly head every once in a while and I couldn't seem to say no to it when it showed back up at my door.
One of the more common thoughts I'd have was this:
"Just this once. Then I won't do it again!"
And yet...I would.
Over and over again for more than 20+ years, I'd compromise and settle and repeat the cycle of swearing I'd never do it again, then do it again, and then hate myself for my lack of integrity and self-control.
Ugh.
Maybe you can relate.
Dealing a porn addiction may not be your thing. I hope it isn't. (sidenote: here's something that can help if you do and are ready to quit.)
But what else is?
What is it in your life where you've compromised and lied to yourself like I have?
Here's the wake-up call that I want you to hear today:
Compromise will you cost you more than you ever dreamed of!
- It will dull your convictions and you'll find yourself drifting further and further away from Christ and from the man He meant for you to be.
- It will damage your witness for Christ as you'll have to deal with the consequences of your actions and lose some of the moral authority that was meant to be yours as a husband and father and friend.
- It will cause you to trade long-term benefits and character growth for short-term pleasures that will ultimately leave you feeling empty inside.
- It will weaken your resolve and may cause you to believe that you'll always give in and don't have what it takes to resist the temptations that keep coming at you.
- It will rob you of being the husband, father, and follower of Jesus that you really want to be.
The good news?
You don't have to stay stuck!
Here's what I suggest you do: rehearse this Fight Club Prayer below every day for the next 30 days.
Pray through this and ask God to help make these ideal traits a reality in you.
Ask Him to help you to resist compromise at every turn and to make you into the man He has in mind for you.
If you will do, He is faithful to help you.
He wants this for you - and you do, too!
You might feel stuck today. But you don't have to stay that way!
Nate
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P.S.
How much has compromise cost you in your life?
Compromise always comes at a high cost!
I know it's cost me a lot over the years and I want to help you fight against it today!
Do me a favor and hit "reply" right now and let me know what area of your life is most susceptible to compromise and what the biggest challenge is for you today.
I'd love to know and pray for you this week.
