We Can Overcome Sin
When God’s Spirit lives inside us, we can conquer our flesh (our sinful nature). Whenever we set our minds on the things of the Spirit (God’s ways), we access the power we have in Christ to stop sinning.
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Sin’s Snowball Effect
Why do we feel compelled to present or hand over ourselves (physically or mentally) to behavior that will bring about negative consequences? What would happen if we asked God to remind us what our bad choices cost us the last time we offered our members (parts) of our bodies to sin?
Continue reading →When Sin Makes Us Lose Our Wits
We can lose our wits when sin’s grip entangles us. We forget that a few minutes of pleasure isn’t worth the cost – sometimes a lifetime of sorrow. We’d be wise to ask ourselves, “Is there anything that will bring us more satisfaction than purity (a life free from the control of sin)?” I pray our answer will always be …
Continue reading →What Kind Of Effect Do You Have On Others?
Would our friends or family members be eager to tell God how they spend their time with us? The influence we have on each other affects us more than we’ll ever realize. As important as it is to consider the … Continue reading →
Walking In Newness of Life
Imagine how differently we would live our lives if we actually viewed ourselves as being buried with Christ in baptism (being dead to our old ways). During this Easter Season, picture yourself walking in newness of life—living a life that triumphs over sin and shame.
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