Post by mommadee48 on Feb 14, 2023 11:56:43 GMT -5
LIVING in BONDAGE: (JOHN 8:31-36). by CHARLES STANLEY;
FREEDOM IS ONE OF HUMANITY'S MOST PRIZED TREASURES. Yet every human being is born in captivity to sin. Jesus said anyone who commits sin is a slave to it (JOHN 8:34).
The only way to be set free is if the Lord releases you. Salvation is the permanent liberation spoken about here, but the Savior also continually sets believers free from the sins entangle them.
Ungodly habits typically begin as an attempt to fulfill a desire or need in the wrong way. If feelings of guilt come, we may quickly rationalize them away. Over time, we become desensitized to the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the ongoing trespass becomes a comfort. Eventually it controls us, and we feel powerless to stop.
As believers, however, we're never without strength, because the Holy Spirit indwells us. With His help, we're no longer slaves to sin but instead become slaves of righteousness
(ROMANS 6:12-19.)
Take an honest look at your life.
Are there any habits that own you?
If so, it's time to fight the good fight. As you submit yourself in obedience to God, He'll begin to set you free.
ALSO; LIBERATED to LIVE (ROMANS 7:14-25.)
CHRIST HAS SET BELIEVERS FREE from the condemnation of sin, but fighting against it is still a challenge. We can all identify with Paul's struggle in Romans 7 because we too may feel enslaved to sinful acts, habits, or attitudes. So, how can you enjoy the freedom Christ won for you?
FIRST, RECOGNIZE THAT YOUR PROBLEM IS SPIRITUAL. When you were saved, you received a new nature created in righteousness, holiness, and truth, but you still live in a fleshly, fallen body that's bent toward sin. That's why you're feeling an internal conflict.
SECOND, EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES AND DESIRES.
ASK YOURSELF, WHY do I indulge to the point that I am mastered by this temptation?
THIRD, CRY OUT TO THE LORD FOR HELP. Fill your mind with biblical truth. Then, believe that the Holy Spirit will enable you to deny your sinful desires and walk in obedience to God.
The Lord is progressively setting you free from the power of sin. Although you will always battle it to some degree in this life, the outcome is certain. After death or when Christ returns, you'll be completely free from sin and won't ever struggle with it again.
FREEDOM IS ONE OF HUMANITY'S MOST PRIZED TREASURES. Yet every human being is born in captivity to sin. Jesus said anyone who commits sin is a slave to it (JOHN 8:34).
The only way to be set free is if the Lord releases you. Salvation is the permanent liberation spoken about here, but the Savior also continually sets believers free from the sins entangle them.
Ungodly habits typically begin as an attempt to fulfill a desire or need in the wrong way. If feelings of guilt come, we may quickly rationalize them away. Over time, we become desensitized to the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the ongoing trespass becomes a comfort. Eventually it controls us, and we feel powerless to stop.
As believers, however, we're never without strength, because the Holy Spirit indwells us. With His help, we're no longer slaves to sin but instead become slaves of righteousness
(ROMANS 6:12-19.)
Take an honest look at your life.
Are there any habits that own you?
If so, it's time to fight the good fight. As you submit yourself in obedience to God, He'll begin to set you free.
ALSO; LIBERATED to LIVE (ROMANS 7:14-25.)
CHRIST HAS SET BELIEVERS FREE from the condemnation of sin, but fighting against it is still a challenge. We can all identify with Paul's struggle in Romans 7 because we too may feel enslaved to sinful acts, habits, or attitudes. So, how can you enjoy the freedom Christ won for you?
FIRST, RECOGNIZE THAT YOUR PROBLEM IS SPIRITUAL. When you were saved, you received a new nature created in righteousness, holiness, and truth, but you still live in a fleshly, fallen body that's bent toward sin. That's why you're feeling an internal conflict.
SECOND, EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES AND DESIRES.
ASK YOURSELF, WHY do I indulge to the point that I am mastered by this temptation?
THIRD, CRY OUT TO THE LORD FOR HELP. Fill your mind with biblical truth. Then, believe that the Holy Spirit will enable you to deny your sinful desires and walk in obedience to God.
The Lord is progressively setting you free from the power of sin. Although you will always battle it to some degree in this life, the outcome is certain. After death or when Christ returns, you'll be completely free from sin and won't ever struggle with it again.