Sigmund Freud’s Libido theory with Biblical Allusion

                                          -Aravinth Ronaldo

Author note:

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for evaluating and treating pathologies in the psyche through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Freud is the famous for inventing and developing of psychoanalysis; he developed the theory that humans have an unconscious in which sexual and aggressive impulses are in perpetual conflict for supremacy with the defenses against them.

Libido in psychology:

In psychoanalytic theory, the libido is about more than sexual drive. Libido is a term used in psychoanalytic theory to describe the energy created by survival and sexual instincts. According to Sigmund Freud, the Libido is part of the ID and is the driving force of all behaviors.

Libido’s role in psychoanalysis:

The goal of psychoanalysis, Freud believed was to bring the unconscious libidinal urges into conscious awareness. In doing so, such urges could be dealt with consciously without over- relying on the ego’s defense mechanisms.

The Libido and sexual desire:

Beyond its Freudian origins, the term Libido is most often today used in reference to a person’s sex drive. The Libido involves more than simply the biological desire for sex, but also psychological and social factors that contribute to sexual activity. Some factors that can influence the Libido or sex drive include, such as;

Medical and health conditions

Psychological factors    

Sex hormones 

Social issues

Low Libido is a common problem. Research suggests that 15% of women experience low sexual drive. You can tell if your libido is low if you have or no interest in sex, experience few sexual fantasies, and have trouble finding pleasures in sex.

Libido can fluctuate over time, if you suspect that your libido is low and interested in boosting your drive for sexual activity, there are steps, you can take that may help you.

Handling a strong sex drive in a God honoring way:

If you are single right now, your sex drive might feel like a curse to you as well. I want to share with you some of the things that helped me handle my sexual drive as a single woman or men and I hope they are encouraging to you as well.

God’s design for sex:

God created sex and it’s a beautiful thing within the covenant of marriage. God also created us to be sexual beings with desire and longing for sexual intimacy. We are sexual beings from the moment we are born and beautiful only when we enjoy in the right context.

Prepare for battle:

As a single person, your sexual desire may be a normal part of God’s design but they can’t also be the largest area for temptation. The world tries to hure us into its perversion, but the battle for purity begins within the walls of our hearts.

But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust

James1:19            

Biblical thought of sexual urges:

Sexual temptation comes in all shapes and sizes and often doesn’t give us a lot of warning. When sexual temptations hit you have two options;

Fight it

Flee it

Fight it:

  Fighting needs to happen when you can’t physically get away from it. 

You can’t physically escape a sexual thought in your head, so you need to choose to fight against it. God will help you fight your temptations. You are not alone. The Bible offers us that powerful promise.

“No temptation has overtaken you that are not common to many…………”

Flee from it:

  The next best way to fight it is to simple flee

This is a great option. This looks like you physically removing yourself from the temptations. If that phone app is tempting you towards lust, get rid of it. Don’t wait around hoping to be “strong enough” get away from the temptation.

“Flee from sexual immorality……”

                                    1corinthians 6:18

Make victory easier:

Success by removing as much sexual temptation fromyour life as possible. This means pitching sexualized computer games, saying no to raunchy magazines like cosma, deleting impure or sexual phone apps, etc…..

If your desire is purity and holiness, you must battle for it. It doesn’t come naturally, get rid of extra temptations and make victory easier to accomplish. Installing screen accountability through covenant eyes is always a great idea.

I pray those points are helpful to you as you strive to handle your sexual desire in a God honoring way. I know it is hard. I know it is a battle but with God’s help and strategic planning on your part. You can steer your sexual desires in a God Honoring direction. 

Thank you 

May God Bless You

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