2. A Christian Must Learn How To Keep Sin From Ruling His Life
1 Corinthians 10:12,13
Luke 19:5-7

3. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
We can live in bondage or we can be free – John 8:32-36
Let the knowledge of God humble you – Romans 7:24,25
Pride an ever present issue in this struggle.
Gain strength in knowing that God knows you! Psalm 139:1- 6; Matthew 10:30,31
Let God teach you about you! – Hebrews 4:12,13

4. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
Let the forgiveness of God strengthen you- 1 John 1:7-10
I must know what sin is and admit it.
I must fight sin rather that attempt to manage it.
Satan will never be honest – Isaiah 5:20,21
Let the forgiveness of God keep your looking to Him for help- Hebrews 12:1-3

5. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
Must be born again to be freed from sin – John 3:3-5
New birth wipes away all past sins! Acts 2:38; 3:19
How do we know this has occurred?
Not based on how we feel alone!
New birth is painful – brutal honesty is involved – Matthew 5:3,4

6. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
We must walk in the light & confess our sins – 1 John 1:5-10; 3:9,10
God is faithful so all we need to do is stand by faith on His promises
A person is not a hypocrite who repents & gets back up to fight sin

7. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
Common but fatal mistakes men make in fighting sin:
Many try to beat sin by willpower & guilt alone
Both willpower & guilt are tools that God uses
Have you ever been in a battle you could never win – but kept fighting anyway?
Learn from Paul before becoming a Christian – Romans 7:14- 20

8. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
We need more than willpower!
We need God’s grace – Romans 8:1-3
With God’s grace we can heal & grow in our love for God- Romans 8:31-35
God’s people can provide wisdom & encouragement:
Why do we try to take on this battle alone? James 5:16

9. How Should we deal with our own personal struggle with sin?
We need to go to spiritual people – Galatians 6:1
Spiritual people can give you wisdom to overcome – 1Corinthians 10:12,13
We must cut off the supply lines of sin – Romans 8:12,13
We must increase our love for God & our brethren
Let your assurance come from God’s promises – Romans 8:15-17

10. We are no longer in bondage!
Two witnesses: The Holy Spirit – and Our Spirt
Guilt removed when we know God’s promises
We may have to fight to overcome our emotions by memorizing & repeating the promises of God
Do you have the peace that passes understanding? Philippians 4:6,7