15 October 2017
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Anyone Can be Free from Sin's Power Today (TMF:760)

Friday, October 20, 2017
Peace to Live By: Anyone Can be Free from Sin's Power Today (TMF:760) - Daniel Litton
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       Maybe you want to be free from all your sin—the things you’ve done in your life that you know are wrong, and that you know God wouldn’t approve of. Well, I have good news for you today. No matter who you are, no matter what your position in society is, I am here today to tell you that God is offering you His free gift of salvation that He offers to anyone who will trust in Him. God wants everyone to accept the truth, to accept reality, to believe in Jesus' death on the cross as a payment for their sins. If you're counting on good works to save you today―to get you to Heaven―you need to wake up to reality. You see, God doesn't save you based on your works. Even though God does want people to follow his correct ways and do good things, these behaviors cannot save us. You can spend your whole life trying to do things to get God's attention, or to make yourself feel good, but, in the end, it's not going to matter. All that matters, in reality, is whether or not a person is in right relationship with God. All that matters is whether you know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.

Dealing with Strongholds in Our Lives, Part 2 (TMF:759)

Thursday, October 19, 2017
Peace to Live By: Dealing with Strongholds in Our Lives, Part 2 (TMF:759) - Daniel Litton
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       Number three, I would say we need to stay positive and keep working at eliminating the incorrect thought or action from our lives. If we have a bad day, we need to start the next one fresh and with a new mind to keep on fighting. Recall the old British saying from years ago, “Keep clam and carry on.” We should “press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus,” as Philippians 3:14 says (ESV). Sometimes it takes a long time to overcome a bad habit we’ve cultivated into our lives. It can take weeks, months, or even years with some problems. I’m not trying to discourage anyone, but I just want people to realize it takes time to combat and completely eliminate some issues. You can do it; all Christians can because they are new creations and have Jesus by their sides.

Dealing with Strongholds in Our Lives, Part 1 (TMF:758)

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Peace to Live By: Dealing with Strongholds in Our Lives, Part 1 (TMF:758) - Daniel Litton
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       I also want to point out sometimes we identify sin in our lives, but we recognize have a stronghold on it. That is, Satan has gained a stronghold in our minds or actions and it can be rather difficult to break the bad habit. We have come realize the sin, but we can’t seem to stop doing whatever it is. There are several things necessary to combat this kind of sin. Number one, I would say you should definitely pray about it and ask for God’s help in the matter. Don’t be afraid to talk about the problem with God. He wants to help you overcome whatever it is, and he will help you. He is on your side. Number two, and really this is fundamental and key, we need to quote Bible verses to ourselves whenever the problem arises. God’s Word is what stops the power of sin in its track. Remember, it is sharper than any double-edged sword, and definitely has the power behind it that we need to combat our problem.

Our Current Relationship with Sin, Part 2 (TMF:757)

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Peace to Live By: Our Current Relationship with Sin, Part 2 (TMF:757) - Daniel Litton
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       Certainly, all of the sins we commit should not be premeditated, and we should not be continuing to do something when we are aware in our minds that we are doing it and that it is sin. For a person who willingly continues to sin, who walks in darkness, John goes so far as to say the person isn’t even saved. Note secondly (v. 7) that an identifying mark of a Christian is that fact the person fellowships with other believers. That is, he loves his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Note thirdly (v. 8) a person who thinks he or she doesn’t sin anymore after becoming a Christian is surely deceived. Note fourthly (v. 9), again, that it should be the normal practice of a Christian to identify and repent of sins. And finally, fifthly, note (v. 10) that a person who thinks he or she has never sinned in life is indeed grossly deceived, and certainly isn’t a Christian.

Our Current Relationship with Sin, Part 1 (TMF:756)

Monday, October 16, 2017
Peace to Live By: Our Current Relationship with Sin, Part 1 (TMF:756) - Daniel Litton
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       Let’s consider a famous passage from the Apostle John. Go over to 1 John chapter 1, and let’s look at verses 6 through 10. John tells us, “If we say we have fellowship with him [that is, God] while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us” (1 John 1:6-10, ESV). We need to note several things from this foundational passage in 1 John. Note first (v. 6) that a person who is a Christian does not continue to sin deliberately on a daily basis. Certainly, all of the sins we commit should not be premeditated, and we should not be continuing to do something when we are aware in our minds that we are doing it and that it is sin.