Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart(2 Timothy 2:22)
Youthful lusts are many; physical attraction, excessive desire for fame, acceptance, success, or achievement. Paul warns us against such short-sighted cravings of youth. Lusts include any hunger or ambition that distracts from our pursuit of true righteousness, faith, love, and peace!!! This verse complemented a discussion that we had a family! We were discussing about the 'worldly' outlook within the spiritual community, i.e. you say you are a spiritual person yet yearn for fame, acceptance and name!! We are to pursue hard after a pure-hearted devotion to God. We will not experience a fulfilling Christian life until we avoid sin and also seek after Christ out of a pure heart !!! Let us remember to flee away from sinful temptations, and follow after Christ as your Lord!
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