Although Job’s self-righteous position does not leave him blameless, he does offer keys and strategies to men to prevent lust from destroying them.

Firstly, he addresses the eye-gate … he resolved to cease from looking at any woman with sexual desire in his heart. He no doubt had more self-control than the average man (that’s most of us). We can request steel in our resolve through the help of God’s grace and His Holy Spirit. If being filled with the Spirit is a healthy displacing agent for drunkenness, so also can it displace controlling lust.

He also guarded his heart, refusing to let thoughts linger for anyone other than his mate.

Jesus clearly warned against committing adultery in our hearts. Seek purity of mind and eyesight.

PRAYER: Lord, You know the temptations men face. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit and Your Word to combat lustful thoughts.

READ: Job 31-33