For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 (NKJV) Over the years, I’ve talked to many people who were struggling to overcome something in their lives. Some have such trouble handling anger that they are tempted to commit murder. Others worry to such an extent that it has taken over their lives. Some struggle with addiction and don’t believe they’re ever going to be set free. They feel like they’re always going to want it so badly that it’s all they’ll ever think about, day in and day out. They think that even if they drum up enough willpower to stop doing it, they’re still going to want to do it. While that kind …
Only His Grace
For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 (NIV) The fact that Adam sold us out really ticks me off. I’m not saying I could have done any better, but it’s mind-boggling to think that one man’s choice to choose Satan over God ushered in all sickness, pain, hurt and loss in this world. And ever since then, mankind has been dealing with the aftermath. The problem is we often try to overcome the wrong way. For example, many religious teachers try to shame the sin out of people. This just brings …