88200 40 Days of God’s Love II

“God, I want to experience more of your love.” Take a 40-day devotional journey with God. Download your free devotional book now! Encounter God’s Love in a Fresh, Powerful Way. Tap into the wisdom shared in “40 Days of God’s Love.” This enlightening guide is a daily adventure with God— guaranteed to engage your heart. It is a …

33081 Your Sin Diagnosis: The Personality of Sin

The Personality of Sin Have you ever wondered why you are more vulnerable to certain types of temptation than to others? Have you ever wondered why your sin diagnosis looks different from that of a friend or a family member? Why does your problem happen to be with this sin and not that? Each of us has a …

33082 Your Sin Diagnosis: Becoming a Recovering Sinner

Becoming a Recovering Sinner Trying to live a holy life is a complex proposition. It is not as simple as deciding to obey a few rules and then doing it. While temptation may change its aspect or approach us from a different angle, it never goes away. It is like driving a car. Whenever you …

33083 Your Sin Diagnosis: Introducing the Sin Families

Introducing the Sin Families Sins tend to gather in what we call “families”—groups of related sins. If you have a problem with drinking, for example, it is a part of the overindulgence family, which includes such sins as gluttony, drunkenness, drug abuse, shopaholism, and the overuse of media. All such sins relate to indulging too …

33072 Step 5. Preventing Setbacks: Expecting Victory

Expecting Victory Athletes know that if you go into a game believing you are going to win, you will play much differently than if you think you are going to lose. It is the same with sin habits. We must expect victory over the sins that beset us and expect victory in establishing new habits …

33071 Step 5. Preventing Setbacks: Latching On to God’s Promises

Latching On to God’s Promises Shortly before His death, Jesus pleaded with His Father on behalf of His followers, “Make them pure and holy by teaching them your words of truth” (John 17:17). Our loving God has given us a tool for our spiritual well-being: His written Word, which is “full of living power” (Hebrews …

33061 Step 4. Defending Your Ground: Considering the Flesh to Be Dead

Considering the Flesh to Be Dead When we speak of “flesh,” it is important to understand that we are not talking about the human body.¹ Rather, the “flesh” is the part of us that is opposed to the Spirit of God—our ungodly desires and selfish motives. Thus, while the “world” is an outward spiritual enemy, …