Genesis 30: 4 And she gave him Bilhah her hand-maid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her. 9 When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
You never read in the Bible where one woman had seven hundred husbands, thus, for all intents, and purposes, we are looking at a man problem for the most part. An acknowledgement of this will lead us to better understand how to overcome lust. We all know the story of David’s sin and repentance so we do not have to rehearse the gory details. Yet, there are important things to consider from his fall, that would pave the way for Christians, who believe in Jesus to avoid being overcome by the sin of lust.
We will point out specific things men should avoid doing, keeping in mind that avoiding temptation, in and of itself does not constitute the victory, but is rather an earnest effort to cooperate with the Holy Spirit’s work upon our hearts. David had obviously come home to take a needed break from the war, since the victory seemed to be certain, so, here he was, relaxing, with not much to do. When men who are struggling with lust have nothing to do, they must be extra vigilant, for devils are known to find work for idle hands to do.
When David was in fighting mode, with the war, his mind was then preoccupied with fighting, and with danger on every side, he most likely would not be distracted with lust. But when he was at home with nothing to do, the latent tendencies could readily be fanned into life, if the right circumstances occurred.
2nd Samuel 11:1 And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!