Voices of Opposition – Part 1
It’s curious isn’t it, how a few choice words can sap our physical, emotional, and spiritual strength…how even heroes of the faith can be tempted to abandon God’s work by well-timed taunts and mockery.
Conceding Control
You can make the spiritual life as mystical as you want to, but growth comes down to two things: The Spirit’s control and common sense. It’s that simple … and that hard.
Conceding Control
The Spirit can and will overpower the sinful nature every time. Part of the growth process involves God allowing me to learn dependence upon his Spirit or caving to my own sinful desires.
Acknowledging the Battle
The key to spiritual life is surrender. I must always relent to the Spirit for the resources and strength to please God.
Acknowledging the Battle
Acknowledge the battle. That’s the first step in the spiritual growth process called sanctification.