Immorality So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. (Colossians 3:5, NLT2) God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from …
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33151 Immorality: Sex Misused
There are many awful ways that the gift of sexuality can be perverted and turned into something degrading and shameful. But the bottom line is that the only place where sexual activity is acceptable is between a man and a woman who are married to each other. As hard as it may seem, sexual abstinence …
33162 Five Steps to Overcome Dissatisfaction
Are you struggling with some type of dissatisfaction, such as envy, complaining, or greed? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps in this article. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God Flaws …
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33165 Finding Freedom from Dissatisfaction – A True Story
Ryan was a star athlete and the top student in his high school class. When he received his diploma, he was disappointed. He had thought there would be more satisfaction than he experienced. He entered Harvard College and received recognition and satisfaction from playing on the varsity football team. In the classroom, he was a …
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33166 Bible Verses Related to Dissatisfaction
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! (Proverbs 21:26, NLT2) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5, NIV) Do not take money from anyone by force, …
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33171 Deceit: Showing a False Face
Where is your biggest problem with deception? Do you tell falsehoods when it serves your purpose? Do you pretend to be what you are not? Do you tell people what they want to hear about themselves, even when it is not true? Do you cheat to gain an advantage in a contest? Do you trick …
33172 Five Steps to Overcome Deceit
Are you struggling with being deceitful in some way? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God God is truth. To view Him in any …
33175 Finding Freedom from Deceit – A True Story
Dr. Brandt relates the following story: One Sunday morning I arrived early at the church where I was to speak. There was only one person in the auditorium. She was in front of the platform, arranging flowers in a basket. Perhaps a dozen varieties of flowers were masterfully arranged so that each flower was displayed …
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33176 Bible Verses Related to Deceit
Deceit Deeds of coveting and wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride and foolishness. All these evil things proceed from within and defile the man. (Mark 7:22-23, NASB95) The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? (Jeremiah 17:9, NIV) You will destroy those who tell lies. The LORD …
33181 Divisiveness: Disturbing the Peace
Divisiveness can be a problem in any type of team or group. But in a church group, particularly, unity is essential to bearing fruit. It is as we are all in one accord that we move ahead, under the Spirit’s direction, to the future that God has for us. God bids us, as much as …