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Most deep thinking humans have been intrigued by this question from very young age. Now, after several generations and multiple life experiences, the answer has become obvious and self-evident. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution claimed we had come from a less sophisticated model and evolved through natural selection and genetic mutations to become the human beings we are today. The Australian Aborigines believe in the distant past when Gods walked the earth they created humans, Hindus talk of the Rig Veda where a cosmic man was sacrificed to create humans, Christianity and Judaism believe God made humans to see those that can obey HIM and replace the fallen Angels, Muslims similarly believe in Adam and Hawa (Eve), and multiple other civilizations such as the Mayans had their own beliefs. With several theories to explain how we came to exist, most seem to be confused about why we are here. However, we've always marvel at is the existence of this stunning earth and everything that it contains; from the mountains and oceans, to the seasons and weathers, to the plants, animals, and human beings.

Knowing why you were sent to this earth can help you determine what you should and shouldn’t spend your time doing here on earth. Understanding what life is about can give personal direction and purpose.

All humans raced and fought to become humans. Right before you fertilized the egg and became you, billions of others raced but you won. There must be something eternally wonderful about coming alive in this World that those spirit sperm cells certainly knew. When you emerged the winner, they simply went back to the spirit world, hoping to have another chance some day. Sex is so Powerful, it's the spiritual activity of humans to create a new human. That's why it should never be trivialized. The question of why we are here on earth has a few surprisingly simple yet profound answers.
Before you came to earth, you lived as a spirit being and with others who had not yet been born. (see Jeremiah 1:5)

You are on Earth to learn, to impact the World for good, to be tested and to prove to the Great CREATOR of All that you appreciate Life more than perishables and deserve to live forever.
It would be too dangerous for YAHWEH to allow some humans to live forever. In HIS infinite wisdom, HE decides to test us all with this short period of consciousness called Life. Unfortunately, some forgot that this life is a short test and start destroying other souls, killing and eating other humans, etc.
Now as a mortal human being, you face many different trials, tribulations, and challenges. Through these tests, you can learn to exercise greater faith in, and become more like God. Instead of letting your troubles anger you, disillusion you, or callous you spiritually and emotionally, you can work to remain positive, compassionate, and kind. You grow wiser as you successfully overcome the obstacles placed in your path. This knowledge will help you learn to be more like Heavenly Father.
''The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose.”

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13. Job 31:1 "I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust at a young woman".

14. Matthew 5:27–30 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right-hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell."

15. 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5 "For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God."

16. 1 John 2: 16 "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life is not of the Father, but is of the world."

17. James 1:14–15 "But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully grown, brings forth death."

18. Galatians 5: 16 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."

19. Psalm 119:9–11 "How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."
20. 1. 1 John 1:9 - "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

21. Matthew 26:41 —“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”


22. Psalm 119:37 - "Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word."

23. 1 Corinthians 10:13 -"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."

24. Ephesians 3:16 -"...that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being."

25. Ephesians 3:20 -"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us."

26. Ephesians 6:11–13  "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."

27. Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."

28. Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

29. Proverbs 6:25 - "Do not desire her beauty in your heart, Nor let her capture you with her eyelids."

30. Proverbs 23:26 -"My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways."

31. 1 Corinthians 6:18 -"Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body."

32. Galatians 5:16 - "I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."

33. Romans 12:1–2 -"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good, pleasing and perfect will."

34. Romans 13:12–14 -"The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh."

35. Isaiah 41:10 —“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Just so you know, you can rely on God’s strength to help you overcome temptations.

36. Psalm 119:9 —“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.”
In your fight to overcome lust and porn addiction, the above Bible verses are great but you also need to know who you are. You are have been saved and resurrected with Christ. You are a new being, which means you do things differently now. With the help of the Holy Spirit, discipline yourself, know your triggers and do whatever it takes to avoid them. Get an accountability partner and keep reading the Bible in order to renew your mind. Psalm 119:11 says, "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."

Doing all of these things goes a long way in changing you from the inside out and helping you overcome this addiction.

Flattino:
Why keep my life?
Am I the one keeping it? How am I the one keeping my life ?
Lmao . What do you know

Yes na! You are the one keeping it na, if it's not useful for you, you know what to do.

We are here on Earth to show that we value/deserve the eternal Life that is awaiting us and to prove that we shall not allow anything to come between us and our Great CREATOR. The worst vice preventing most of the youths of this generation from living victorious holy life is the sin of lust/immorality. Many indeed want to live their lives to please the great Creator but this weakness in the flesh has smashed them to the floor too severally whenever they try to stand in the Spirit of Holiness. I have a good news for you, it is still very much possible but the devil doesn't want you to know or believe this. The greatest mistake anyone could make is to give up on striving for Holiness and to permanently surrender to weakness, sin or satan. We all relentlessly and endlessly strive to improve financially, educationally, mentally and materially. Why do some get easily deceived to senselessly give up on improving morally/spiritually? If you can believe just a little, you are 90% victorious. All you need to do is to be sincere enough and put in the little effort of daily reading and meditating on the likes of Scriptures below. Start today, and you'll be amazed at how Holy Spirit would reward your sincerity with unprecedented spiritual strength and power. The strengthening Scriptures:

1. Roman 6:14a "For sin shall not have dominion over you" (The Sun and the Moon HE set in place has not fallen, HIS Words does not fail. HE has decreed it, so, don't let satan deceive you that you can't be Holy)

2. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your.
3. 1 John 2:16 - "For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life - is not from the Father but is from the world."
4. Proverbs 4:23 "Above all else, guard your heart diligently, for everything you do flows from it."

5. Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (You must fiercely sieve and watch the thoughts you allow into you mind)

6. James 1:14–16 —“Choosing sin will only destroy me.” Just a reminder for those moments when sex seems so harmless and casual.

7. Jeremiah 29:13. And ye shall seek ME, and find ME, for ye shall seek me with all your heart.

8. 1 Corinthians 6:18 "Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body."

9. I John 2:1–2 —“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins — and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.”

10. 1 Corinthians 6:15–20 "Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never!… Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body."

11. II Timothy 2:22 —“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.”

12. Colossians 3:5"Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry."

Flattino:
I don’t want to be remembered

Are you sure?! Why keep your life then? To what end and purpose is daily activities?

https://www.nairaland.com/4957363/how-want-remembered-when-gone#74712870

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It's so amazing to have this consciousness called Life. At naming ceremonies, I often hear the Alfa or Pastor anchoring the program pray that "everyone here shall have Children" and enthusiastic chorus "Amen!" follows. At house warming, I hear prayers like "everyone here shall build house", "Amen!".

At car dedication, I hear "your own cars are on the way", "Amen!" But let's face the truth, will everybody buy car, build house, marry or have children? Surely, not everybody would experience these things but everybody would surely die. Death is the only thing we shall all experience.

So, between the day you are born and the day you die, you have an opportunity to either impact the world better than you met it or to cause more havoc than you met.

Today, we know how Don Moen, Bill Gates, Jack Ma, D. K. Oukoya, Dangote, Tony O. Elumelu, Seun Osewa, Linda Ikeji, Mohamadu Buhari, Wale Adenuga, etc. shall be remembered. I want to be remembered as one that is a great blessing to human spirituality. How do you, yes, how do you want to be remembered when you are gone? When you say it, the activation energy is released and the Universe is faithful to help you bring it to reality; Proverbs 23:7.

This is an opportunity for you to declare it into reality. If you cannot conceive it, you cannot receive it. If you cannot profess it, you cannot possess it.

Aisha, Aisha, Aisha, how many times did I call you?

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KanwuliaExtra:
Na by force?
If “it COULDN’T+DIDN'T+DOESN’T+WOULDN’T WORTH IT” nko?

Obviously, you are part of the problem. When it tends towards being evil, you'll say "never say never". Why not apply same philosophy when it tends towards being good? We all relentlessly and endlessly strive to improve financially, educationally, mentally and materially. Why do some get easily deceived to senselessly give up on improving morally/spiritually? This aspect of human effort is the most pro-life, wake up and be truly great.

Offpoint:
We can stop the rigging by surprising the current government on the poll... let's make their loosing too obvious to rig.

In free and fair?

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Yeah, thanks for sharing. The purpose of creating this thread is for us all to gather here and reason on finding solution(s) to this endemic problem. We are not supposed to just cowardly, selfishly or stupidly resign to fate as if we can not do anything to make things better. Change is the only constant thing, and that change can be positively directed . Did you watch the short Video? What do you think could be done to drastically decrease divorce rate?

CuddleBunnys:
It is commonly believed that 50 percent of marriages will end in divorce. The statistic has been roughly accurate for the last 40 years, but there is much more to the story. Changes in the law and society may explain why the rate of divorce has increased, and why it may increase again.
Why Divorce Increased
Before 1970, divorce was relatively uncommon and difficult to get. Fault was usually required-one of the spouses must have committed a crime or sin that justified the divorce. There needed to be adultery, abandonment, cruelty, intoxication or some other reason that made it necessary to end the marriage.
No-fault divorce became an option in some states in the 1950s. Couples no longer needed to prove that one person was at fault. They could simply say that the marriage had broken down. By 1970, almost all states had laws allowing no-fault divorces.
A long separation before the divorce used to be mandatory. Many states also passed laws that greatly decreased the separation time, making divorce easier and faster.
These laws had a great effect on the divorce rate. From 1940 to 1965, the divorce rate remained near 10 divorces for every 1,000 married women. By 1979, the rate had doubled.
When Society Changes, Divorce Changes
Changes in the law explain part of why divorce was on the rise, but it does not tell the whole story. While the law was changing, society was also changing.
Women became a strong presence in the workforce. They no longer depended on their husbands to support them. This independence allowed them to leave an unhappy marriage and still provide for themselves.
Divorce also became more acceptable. The guilt and fault of the old divorce laws were gone. As more couples separated, divorce gradually became a normal part of life.
In short, many couples that would have previously remained married now chose divorce.
Other changes may also explain why divorce increased, including:
Cohabitation (living together) has become acceptable. Research shows that couples that live together before marriage are more likely to divorce.
A divorced person who remarries after a divorce is much more likely to get divorced again.
Children of divorced parents are more likely to get divorced. As the number of divorced parents increases, so will the number of their children that get divorced.

The Governments, world over, are trying their best possible to create crime-free, peaceful, productive and progressive communities. But unfortunately, inhuman vices keep increasing by day because families, as the bedrock and smallest unit of every society, are getting shattered at ever increasing unprecedented rate. Don't be part of the problem, please watch this very short video and learn how to avoid divorce so that you can help others know. The incredible comments under the video made me share it here. So, your comments here too could go a long way more than you ever know.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMrb9SkP2MI

For those that couldn't watch the Video, I'll explain what I learned from it as much as I can. It begins with bonding. If you are not serious about creating a relationship, don't start asking deep questions. Because back and forth questions and answers creates bonding. When you say good morning, the person responds back with good morning. But when you start asking what are your dreams for the next 10-25 years and the person is responding and asking deeper questions in return, bonding is taking place. Asking very deeper question from the opposite sex, means you wanna get into ultimate bond (marriage=sex; 2 shall become 1) with the person and it's like shooting stronger enomous spider webs that permanently interconnect each other. Regardless of the fact that Sex has been so trivialize as something that doesn't really matter, it marks the highest level of bonding between humans. Ultimate Bonding = Sex = Marriage. Sex, of cause which should only happen in marriage, is the deepest seal of bonding. If you've been unfortunate enough to sexually bond with others before marriage, it would definitely affect the strength of your legitimate marriage bond. Sex indirectly equals marriage, the more people you've had sex with the more people you are indirectly married to. "The experts at Divorce Magazine note that about 45-50 percent of married women and 50-60 percent of married men cheat on their spouses." https://divorce.lovetoknow.com/Rates_of_Divorce_for_Adultery_and_Infidelity No lawyer or judge can truly divorce (unbond) your legal marriage or illegal (indirect) marriages, all they could give you is just a sheet of paper. That's why it easier for an ex to wreck a marriage. If sexual promiscuity is reduced in our society, divorce rate will reduce too, and crime rate
generally would reduce too. Satan use sexual promiscuity to destroy people's can conscience before using them to destroy one another. It is very hard to find any Virgin or someone that has stuck to one sexual partner from day 1, have enough dead conscience to become an armed robber, a killer or hired assassin. Also, always remember that many that have had their glorious destinies or lives terminated by diabolic sex. The person you open yourself to in sex has access to your being and wellbeing spiritually, physically, mentally, and healthwise.

A must read thread. Learn from this and contribute your experiences too: https://www.nairaland.com/4906858/share-experiences-steps-tools-attaining#73885698

A must read thread. Learn from this and contribute your experiences too: https://www.nairaland.com/4906858/share-experiences-steps-tools-attaining#73885698

Getsaved:
For me, this is the best post I have read on NL especially your comment phosphorous. May God grant as many that desire to be holy and pure like our LORD Jesus the grace in Jesus name.

Amen!

A must read thread. Learn from this and contribute your experiences too: https://www.nairaland.com/4906858/share-experiences-steps-tools-attaining#73885698

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Personally, I've always coveted holiness. It's not about your ability or current state but it's all about the sincerity of our hearts. Despite all wrongs he did, GOD still called David a man after His heart because he never gave up on his striving for Holiness. Giving up to flesh, sin and/or satan is the greatest mistake that any human can make. Victory in JESUS Christ is guaranteed if you are determined never to give up. "Show me your friend and I'll tell.." Those days, my best friend infected me with insatiable lust for big yanshes. In fact, those days whenever I see big backside, I automatically ran towards it as if it has a magnetic force, it's a reflex action. Someone shocked by my uncurtailed lust said "I swear, na yash go kill you!" I thank GOD it din't come to pass before I got sense. I ran away from that my yansh-addicted friend. So, determined to change for good when I was in the world then, I started out by locating and identifying holy people I can find in my school, Church, etc and making friends with them, going to Church programs with them, etc... I got disappointed with one of them when I discovered he was only a pretender but that didn't stop me from thirsting for holiness and passionately praying and crying to GOD every night, that HE should help me. I remember, I said "JESUS, why would you ask me to be holy if you know it's impossible" HE gave me the enablement. Just after then, I started seeing clear visions that I tell those concerned. There was an uncle GOD told me to warn not to go out on a particular day, he did and was arrested and locked up for days. My people holiness is truly sweet, it makes you the "Apple of GOD's Eye" and grant you access to privileged information/secrets/knowledge.

A most read for all: https://www.nairaland.com/4906858/share-experiences-steps-tools-attaining#73885698

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