by Paul E Chapman | Aug 16, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation
There is a war occurring in every Christian. Fleshly desires of the sin nature besiege the redeemed soul. The battle can be exhausting. Here’s how to win. 1 Peter 2:11 “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly...
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...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 14, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Temptation
Sin accelerates aging and death. Learn why. Psalm 49:14 “Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume in the grave from their...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 13, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Suffering, Temptation
Innocence is precious. Protect it from the corruption of sin. Romans 16:19 “For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” Most people...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 12, 2018 | addiction, Salvation, Sin, Suffering, Teaching, Temptation, victory
There are no little sins. Sin is destructive by nature. Ezekiel 18:4 “Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.” People attempt to categorize sin. Some sins...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 11, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Teaching, Temptation
Sin changes the way you see the world. The more you sin, the more foolish you become. Reject temptation and be wise. Psalm 53:1 “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: There is none that doeth...
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...
