“let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us.” Hebrews 12:1. Have you ever felt pressured from every side? You want to stay true to Christ, but you constantly feel the allurement of the world from without and the almost irresistible pull of sinful inclinations from within. When we feel pressured […]
“But the fruit of the Spirit is …self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23. As believers in Christ, we are challenged by the author of Hebrews to rid ourselves of every “weight”, and the sin which so easily ensnares us (Hebrews 12:1). This includes anything that encumbers our spiritual effectiveness. By discipline and self-control, we must shed any habit, practice, […]
“Beloved, I beg you …, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul.” I Peter 2:11. James warned us that sin puts our lives at risk. It comes disguised as pleasure but leaves us pain. Sin introduces us to the devastation of separation from God. It leads to eternal torment if we do not know Christ as Savior, […]
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. Few Bible verses have helped God’s people more than this verse. But just reciting a verse doesn’t ensure victory. The context of Philippians 4:13 shows that although Paul was a prisoner, he rejoiced and kept a positive outlook. He received the support of believers and he […]
“Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16. Jesus’ departure from earth could easily have demoralized His followers., but it didn’t. Although Jesus was no longer with them in body, the Christians soon had a power that could help them defeat any foe – the Holy Spirit. We are […]