I found as soon as i completely divorced myself from an old covenant mentality, the belief that my behavior or good works controlled the favor I would receive from God , and trusted the finished work of Christ, He changed me. In other words, once I stopped trying to be a better me and started listening to the leading of The Spirit, the things I couldn't do on my own, He changed in me, changed my desires!!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!

Every single day, Chad. I am tormented by certain sins. And every single day, He is with me, beside me during every failure, He does not flee. I feel His presence. Thanks for this, Chad, and praise the Lord for His mercy and grace

The unbeliver does not really have to struggle with sin. Sinning is the normal way of life for those who are lost. I always come back to this fact, That Christ knows our hearts, He knows we are but dust, and He knows the enemy of our souls. We are given weapons to resist the enemy, and we need to use them in the power of Jesus name.

I was today reading John Bunyan's take on this in his book "On the fear of God." He adds that God can and will chastise us for our sins even severely...but as sons and daughters not as slaves.

The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee explains (in chapter 4 specifically) how we are to have the revelation of being dead on the cross with Christ and can overcome the power of sin and don't have to live in the struggle.

I get it, that if / when we sin we can come before the cross and ask for forgiveness. But, with every sin there is an inherent punishment built into each type of sin (IMO). Sins of the flesh / other sins just perpetuate themselves & can evolve into more than we can handle. Stay strong brothers/sisters. PTL

I have also been discussing this with my husband, who believes differently. I find myself always questioning why I am so weak. Thank you for this comforting video. You are right: if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us. I need to remember to cry out to God. This was a very timely topic for me!

I completely agree with you, beautifully worded. However, 1 John 3:7-10 makes it difficult for me to understand.

I don’t agree about expecting to be tempted til your last breath if you’re implying every waking moment. I agree that we will always be tempted but there are times of victory in resisting where He flees. You know the scriptures better than most. Resist him and he will flee. Well if he has fled he can’t tempt me. I also believe that if we learn the Christ model of defeating the attacks with scripture, because we know our identity, there exists a reward on the other side of that temptation. However, we know he returns to tempt again. When he does, I am empowered and strengthened by the Lord from my last experience to win again and thus growing in my likeness to Him.

Hallelujah ❤🙏🏽. Thank you so much, Chad, for this encouraging assurence, that although it is a every day battle being a follower of Jesus, we are secure in Him🙏🏽❤. Glory be to God. Amen

Thank you, Chad, for this word of encouragement and hope.

Amen

Chad, I have been working with a friend through this very topic. Your words here are incredibly timely and comforting. Praise God for his work on our behalf in Christ.

❤ Somedays, it feels like tugawar. Such a great teaching and explanation. "Rest in the accomplished work of Christ".

Really appreciate your teaching Chad. Very encouraging.

I needed this so much today. Thank you for posting.

Thank you, I really needed to hear this today.

This is perfect timing. I spend 99% of my day fighting with this.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Such sweet words, thank you brother Chad.