The vast majority of people in the world are obsessed with their bodies. Notice how much is spent on healthcare, on cosmetics, on gym memberships. In contrast, the Church of Christ has rightly emphasized the soul, our spiritual part. What’s the point in having a beautiful body if the soul is ugly? What’s the point…
What if a Christian finds his indwelling sin weakening his communion with God, destroying his peace and assurance, giving him a wounded conscience, and hardening his heart? John Owen’s answer is two-fold: he must be counseled to do “mortification” and to “set his mind on things above.” On the basis of Romans 8:13 (“if by…
In What Situations Does Lust Inflame Your Sexual Desire? Outer conditions •Something sexually stimulating crosses your path •You are alone with the opportunity to pursue sexual pleasure •You are far away from anyone who would know about your little private pleasure excursion •It is the middle of the night and you can’t sleep •You are…
Grasping Demand & Self Exaltation James 4:1 and 4:12 sound the two key themes that lie at the heart of conflict: grasping demand and self-exaltation. Each of us says, in effect, “My will be done, and damn you if you cross me.” To find God’s solution to conflicts, you must ask and answer the questions,…
Bondage of shame: Shame causes me to believe that God’s fundamental attitude towards me is rejection. Shame overpowers my will to keep fighting, filling me with despair. Shame is a deadly form of pride because it condemns me for failing to be my own savior. Shame drives me into isolation because I fear being found…
