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Fantasies are a product of our creative minds. They may consist of imagined ideas, stories, visual art, inventions, fictional scenarios, or anything else we can envision. We have the ability to mentally create things because we are made in the image of the ultimate Creator “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”, (Genesis 1:27). Having an imagination is not a sin. Imagining or fantasizing about things that are pleasing to God is a wonderful way to connect with the One who created us “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”, (Philippians 4:8).
However, as with all activities in life, it is important to ensure our fantasies have a good and righteous intention behind them. Philippians 4:8 instructs us to focus on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, and praiseworthy. Do your fantasies align with that biblical standard?
Conversely, if the images, scenarios, or stories in our imagination have crossed into the realm of that which would not be pleasing to God, then our fantasizing has led us to sin (Psalm 5:4;Proverbs 15:26). Unhealthy fantasies can result in sins such as greed, lust, covetousness, and jealousy. Dwell on sinful fantasies could even prompt actions resulting in physical or spiritual harm to ourselves and others “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing,Whether it is good or evil.”, (Ecclesiastes 12:14).
As Christians, we must safeguard our hearts and minds from wicked thoughts and sinful imaginations (Romans 12:2;3 John 1:11). “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” «Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life. », (Proverbs 4:23). Jesus instructs His followers to “watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life” « And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. », (Luke 21:34).
God knows our innermost thoughts (Psalm 139:2;Psalm 94:11), and there is no point in trying to conceal the true motives behind our thoughts. “For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart” «For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. », (Hebrews 4:12).
If you struggle with unhealthy thoughts and desire to stop, seek the Lord for help. He will always forgive the repentant heart (Psalm 139:23-24). As a Christian, even the most powerful imaginations can be conquered because of God’s ability to eradicate wicked ideas from our minds (2 Corinthians 10:3-5).
