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Overcoming Stubborn Sins

Overcoming Stubborn Sins. Failure. We are, by nature , slaves to sin.

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Overcoming Stubborn Sins

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  1. Overcoming Stubborn Sins Failure We are, bynature, slavesto sin.

  2. Ephesians 4:17-1917 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.

  3. Good News! Wedon’thavetobeslaves!

  4. Romans 6:17-1817 But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. 18 You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

  5. 1 Corinthians 10:1313 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

  6. The Behavior Cycle Character controls Thoughts

  7. Titus 1:1515 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

  8. How Character controls our Thoughts Let’s say that a man sees a pretty woman who is hoping to get his attention… Theman of poorcharacter Theman of goodcharacter ? ?

  9. The Behavior Cycle Character controls Thoughts determine Actions

  10. Action Proverbs17:8 8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;they think success will come at every turn. Thought

  11. Action Isaiah 29:1515 Woe to those who go to great depthsto hide their plans from the Lord,who do their work in darkness and think,“Who sees us? Who will know?” Thought

  12. Action Matthew 6:77 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Thought

  13. The Behavior Cycle Character controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions

  14. Hebrews 10:24-2524 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

  15. 1 Timothy 5:1313 Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to.

  16. The Behavior Cycle Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions

  17. What show of kindness (character)? Ruth 3:10-1110 “The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. 11 And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character. Herhabits

  18. Proverbs 31 Howis“thewoman of noble character” described? We see a list of her habits!

  19. The Spiral of Romans 1:18-32 MandoesnotglorifyGod (v. 18-23) Manfollowshis natural desires (v. 24-25) Manfollowsaftershamefullusts (v. 26-27) DepravedMind/ Filledwitheverykind of evil (v. 28-32)

  20. The Man of Poor Character & his Natural Desires Character I would sure like to… develop controls Infidelity “The Law of Diminishing Returns” Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions Affair

  21. The Man of Poor Character & Shameful Lusts Womendon’tsatisfy me, so… Character develop controls Homosexuality Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions Sexual Experimentation

  22. The Man of Poor Character & his Depraved Mind Consensual sex doesn’tsatisfy me, so… Character develop controls Predator Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions Rape

  23. The Spiral of Romans 1:18-32 MandoesnotglorifyGod (v. 18-23) Manfollowshis natural desires (v. 24-25) Manfollowsaftershamefullusts (v. 26-27) DepravedMind/ Filledwitheverykind of evil (v. 28-32)

  24. How do we break the cycle? Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions “ChangingourCharacter” isdeceptive. Wemerelydeceiveourselves.

  25. 1 John 1:8 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.

  26. 1 Corinthians 3:18 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.

  27. James 1:21-22 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

  28. The Behavior Cycle Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions “Changingourhabits” isimpossible. Sin tendstogrow, notshrink.

  29. Hebrews 11:2525 He [Moses] chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. Sin tendstogrow. “The Law of Diminishing Returns”

  30. The Behavior Cycle Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions “Changingouractions” isuseless. Eventuallytheheartwillrevealitself.

  31. Proverbs 4:2323 Above all else, guard your heart,for everything you do flows from it.

  32. Ifyoudon’twantthewaterto come out… Whereisthesolution? Whereistheproblem?

  33. The Behavior Cycle Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions

  34. Ephesians 4:17-1917 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.

  35. Ephesians 4:20-2420 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

  36. So then, why do we sin? 1 – Ignorance of thetruth. 2 – Webelieve in lies (deception).

  37. The Behavior Cycle Character develop controls Habits Thoughts Turn into determine Actions We break thecycleby renewingthemind. Wechangethewaywethink!

  38. 3 Steps 1 – Take off ourdirtyclothes. (Lieswebelieve) 2 – WashourClothes (Renewthemind w/ truth). 3 – Putoncleanclothes (Actionsbasedontruth).

  39. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  40. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn Put off falsehood

  41. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  42. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn Put off falsehood SpeakTruthfully

  43. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  44. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn We are allmembers of onebody Put off falsehood SpeakTruthfully

  45. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  46. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn We are allmembers of onebody Put off falsehood SpeakTruthfully Anger to point of sin

  47. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  48. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn We are allmembers of onebody Put off falsehood SpeakTruthfully Anger to point of sin TimelyForgiveness

  49. Ephesians 4:25-2925 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

  50. 3 Steps Put Off RenewtheMind PutOn We are allmembers of onebody Put off falsehood SpeakTruthfully Anger to point of sin SinfulangergivesDevil a foothold TimelyForgiveness

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