The document discusses the battle for holiness and how to wage a successful war against indwelling sin. It states that to be successful, one must: recognize that sin resides in the heart; be aware that sin can deceive understanding and reasoning; and appropriate God's power to fight against sin. Bible verses are provided that discuss the deceitfulness of the heart and the need to guard the heart from sin and remain vigilant against temptation.
1 of 8
Downloaded 38 times
More Related Content
The Pursuit Of Holiness The Battle For Holiness
1. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Chapter 6
2. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Romans 7:21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me
3. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS To wage a successful war against this enemy within, it is important to know something of its nature and tactics. We must: Recognize that the seat of indwelling sin is the HEART Be aware of how indwelling sin tends to deceive our understanding or reasoning. Appropriate Gods power in our fight against sin.
4. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Recognize that the seat of indwelling sin is the HEART Jeremiah17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Psalm 139: 23- 24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
5. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Be aware of how indwelling sin tends to deceive our understanding or reasoning. Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.
6. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Appropriate Gods power in our fight against sin Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
7. THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS THE BATTLE FOR HOLINESS Application: Can you give an example of how sin in the heart clouded your reason? What have you done to guard yourself against self-deception? In what area have you let your guard down, thinking you have overcome some sin? What steps do you need to take to remain vigilant against the Enemys schemes?