by Paul E Chapman | Aug 10, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Suffering, Teaching, Temptation
Sin promises happiness but steals joy. That’s a trade you don’t want to make. Psalm 51:12 “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit.” Joy is gladness from God. It is different than happiness. Happiness is...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 9, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Stewardship, Teaching, Temptation
As a Good Father, God will not ignore your sin. He knows how to correct you when you cave into temptation. Hebrews 12:10 “For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.” The...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 8, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Stewardship, Teaching, Temptation
Your testimony as a believer brings God glory or blasphemy. Make sure it is glory by saying NO to temptation. 2 Samuel 12:14“Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that isborn unto...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 7, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Stewardship, Temptation
This verse teaches a tremendous universal Truth that applies to many areas of life. While typically used to explain stewardship principles, it also shows us a valuable lesson about sin and temptation. Luke 16:10 “He that is faithful in that which is least is...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 6, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Teaching, Temptation
Why did Jesus Christ endure the Cross? It was the price required to pay for sin. He did it to pay for the sin that you are tempted to commit. 1 Corinthians 15:3 “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 5, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Teaching, Temptation
Of all the consequences for sin, one of the most sinister is self-hatred. It’s just not worth it. Job 42:6 “Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent In dust and ashes.” The world, the flesh, and the devil, will conspire together to lie, deceive and seduce the...
