Three Steps to Breaking Free

II Peter 1: 3-10

In order to break free from the grip of sin and began to emulate

these spiritual qualities that Peter provides for us,

these measures must be put into place.

I.           Admit you have a problem.

A.  “But every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”  James 1: 14

B.    It starts by being honest with God.  I John 1: 8-10

C.    Luke 18: 1-14

D.  “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”

       Romans 3: 23

II.  Believe you can change.

A.  The early church really felt they had the power to and could

      change their ways.  I Corinthians 6: 9-11, 17

B.“The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”  Romans 8: 26

III.  Avoid temptation.

A.  Jesus prayed this while teaching his disciples the mechanics of prayer.

“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”        Matthew 6: 13

B. “Neither give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4: 27

C.   I Corinthians 10: 13

D. “For it is God which worketh in you to will and to act according to his good pleasure.”  Philippians 2: 13

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Weekly Bible Study

July 21st to July 26th

“Disagreements”

Monday:           Avoid disputes                                               Proverbs 17: 1-14

Tuesday:          Settle disputes                                                I Corinthians 6: 1-7

Wednesday:     Stay away from arguing                                  Philippians 2: 1-14

Thursday:         Stay free from malicious controversy               I Timothy 2: 5-8

Friday:              Flee from arguing                                            I Corinthians 1: 5-10