Text: Romans 6:12-14 Our bodies can be used one of two ways – either for God or for sin. How can we use the members of our bodies as instruments of righteousness? Let’s consider what the Bible says about how we can use the different parts of our bodies. Our Minds (Thinking) Must be set on God’s […]
May 16, 2018
The Thoughts of God and Man
Text: Isaiah 55:6-11 In discussing matters of religion/spirituality, many people base their view on what they think. The problem with basing our beliefs/practices on what we think is that we are not God. Even with the best of intentions, what we think does not justify us. Seek the Lord This is what all men have been called […]
April 28, 2014
Make No Provision for the Flesh
Text: Romans 13:13-14 When Paul told these brethren to “make no provision for the flesh,” there was a specific context. Paul warned against the lusts of the flesh (cf. James 1:14-15). To make no provision for the flesh is to not provide what is necessary for sin to enter and remain in our lives. How […]
September 22, 2009
Self-Control
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-6 Christians are to Exercise Self-Control – Galatians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 9:27 Control Over our Actions – Romans 6:12-14, 16-18 Control Over our Speech – James 3:5-6 Control Over our Minds – Philippians 4:8
January 1, 2008
Temptation
Two Kinds of Temptation Testing, trying – that which comes from without Desire, lust – that which comes from within Results of Temptation Testing – James 1:2-4 Desire – James 1:13-15 Truths About Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13 How to Overcome Be on the alert – 1 Peter 5:8 Avoid bad situations/company – Proverbs 5:3-8; […]
