How should Christians respond to unwanted or intrusive thoughts?

At what point do thoughts of doubt, hate, or lust become a sin?

If you have ever felt tormented by unwanted thoughts, this episode is for you, so keep listening.

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A member of our YouTube audience asked if you would address how to handle what this person described as unwanted intrusive thoughts. This person gave the example of, you know, sometimes they might

have a thought, a doubt that God exists, but this could cover the gamut of things. There's any

thought that comes to your mind. It could be curse words or hateful thoughts or lustful thoughts,

anything that's contrary to God's word. This listener noted that sometimes these thoughts can create distress in

Christians. And I certainly have met Christians that felt like they were tormented by these types of

thoughts. Are these unwanted intrusive thoughts a sin? And how should Christians respond when evil thoughts come to our minds?

Well, first of all, unwanted evil thoughts are temptations, are not sin, but it's important how we

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