Have you ever wondered; "Why do I have problems with certain sins"? Hebrews 12:1, says "The sin which does so easily beset us".(KJV) (partial quote) In my journey through life I believe, there are certain Sins, that I have a bent towards, maybe you are different, but we don't have to be slaves to thous sins. 'There Is a Answer"!!
When I went to The Ladies In The Church Basement Christmas, (I suggest you see) I didn't know that it would start the Sanctifying process in my heart. And when I chose the picture of my friend Arnold, the process would continue. Does God care about us?
I want to give a few examples that are a part of my personal testimony. As a man, I have had a wandering eye; I liked looking at the ladies too much. I am blessed with a wonderful wife. Most would have left me, but she fought for me (with closed eyes and folded hands). I have walked down the aisle of marriage four times; my sin took me much farther then I wanted to go. But I had a bent toward that sin, (notice I had), but don't be deceived, Satan knows my weakness, and always has a pretty girl standing by to tempt me. It's time to respond, not to react. In the past reacting has cost more than I wanted to pay. Is it simple? Not always, because sin is complex, but the resolve is simple.
Remember when I said tears filled my eyes while relating the story of Arnold? To me that is a indication of the presence of God. I was looking for a certain Scripture, and opened to this one. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14(KJV) The quicker I respond to the Spirit, the closer I am to God.
When God shows us a fault that is a road block, the Sanctifying process begins again, and when we respond, the road block is removed. This process will go on the rest of my life. It will end when Glorification happens, the end of my human life.
Some might ask; "Was he saved?" Yes! There is a way to deal with sin, it's simple, but not easy. In searching the Bible the only solution that I have found, is to deny self, and place my faith in what Christ did for me on the Cross. It's easy to say, "He did it all for me," but hard to place our faith above self.
If God didn't touch my heart in the area of compassion, (the story of Arnold) and instead, self took over, I would just give everyone with a hand out, a five dollar bill. But true compassion is a heart- felt love for all mankind, no matter what they have done, or where they are in life. If our example of compassion, The Lord Jesus Christ, would have come to take care of our needs, where would that leave us? We would still be lost! He came to take away the Sin of the world, and if we place our faith in that finished work we are Saved. If we place our faith, in that same work when sin arises, Sanctification will begin. Sin is the problem! A Crucified Christ is the only solution!
When I went to The Ladies In The Church Basement Christmas, (I suggest you see) I didn't know that it would start the Sanctifying process in my heart. And when I chose the picture of my friend Arnold, the process would continue. Does God care about us?
I want to give a few examples that are a part of my personal testimony. As a man, I have had a wandering eye; I liked looking at the ladies too much. I am blessed with a wonderful wife. Most would have left me, but she fought for me (with closed eyes and folded hands). I have walked down the aisle of marriage four times; my sin took me much farther then I wanted to go. But I had a bent toward that sin, (notice I had), but don't be deceived, Satan knows my weakness, and always has a pretty girl standing by to tempt me. It's time to respond, not to react. In the past reacting has cost more than I wanted to pay. Is it simple? Not always, because sin is complex, but the resolve is simple.
Remember when I said tears filled my eyes while relating the story of Arnold? To me that is a indication of the presence of God. I was looking for a certain Scripture, and opened to this one. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14(KJV) The quicker I respond to the Spirit, the closer I am to God.
When God shows us a fault that is a road block, the Sanctifying process begins again, and when we respond, the road block is removed. This process will go on the rest of my life. It will end when Glorification happens, the end of my human life.
Some might ask; "Was he saved?" Yes! There is a way to deal with sin, it's simple, but not easy. In searching the Bible the only solution that I have found, is to deny self, and place my faith in what Christ did for me on the Cross. It's easy to say, "He did it all for me," but hard to place our faith above self.
If God didn't touch my heart in the area of compassion, (the story of Arnold) and instead, self took over, I would just give everyone with a hand out, a five dollar bill. But true compassion is a heart- felt love for all mankind, no matter what they have done, or where they are in life. If our example of compassion, The Lord Jesus Christ, would have come to take care of our needs, where would that leave us? We would still be lost! He came to take away the Sin of the world, and if we place our faith in that finished work we are Saved. If we place our faith, in that same work when sin arises, Sanctification will begin. Sin is the problem! A Crucified Christ is the only solution!
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