by Paul E Chapman | Aug 22, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation, victory
God is the Deliverer, not the tempter. James 1:13 “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:” The word “tempt” has two primary meanings in the Bible. It is vital...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 21, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation, victory
Sins don’t happen alone. They operate in groups. If you surrender to one sin, expect more to follow. Luke 11:26 “Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 18, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation, victory
Sin separates you from God. Also, it separates you from God’s will and delays God’s work in your life. Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” God has a will for you and...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 17, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation, Uncategorized
Don’t let your heart grow cold. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” Most people are particular about the temperature of the beverages they drink. If it was meant to be hot, they want it hot. If it was...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 15, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation
Your heart can be soft or hard. Which is it right now? A tender heart is absolutely necessary for the Christian. God warns us to guard our heart diligently because all of life’s actions and emotions flow through it. Satan works restlessly to corrupt the heart...