Sin

  • Understanding the Basic Conflict

    Thank God that you no longer walk according to the course of this world and the prince of the power of the air.Read More

  • The Battle Within

    Romans 7:7–25

    Only the person who has been given a new heart by the Holy Spirit can long for His precepts (Ps. 119:40); therefore, only the regenerate person has a real struggle within when he fails to obey. If you trust ...Read More

  • The Slavery of the Flesh

    Galatians 4:8–11

    Martin Luther writes, “Whoever then seeketh righteousness by the law, imagining that God being angry and threatening must be pacified with works, can never find so many good works as are able to quiet his conscience, but still desires more ...Read More

  • Confronting Paganism

    Are you seeking the applause of men rather than the approval of God?Read More

  • Anchoring Your Soul

    Is your soul anchored to the biblical hope of the future, the new heaven and earth, where there will be no more sin and suffering?Read More

  • Climbing out of the Mire

    Remember, God is at work in you. He never tires. Give thanks for the process that is underway. Read More

  • Opening Our Ears to Hear

    Ask God to open your ears to hear His voice, to clear your spiritual eyes, and to let you understand with your heart. Read More

  • Exploring the Boundaries of God’s Law

    Prayerfully examine your life for sins of omission or commission. Read More

  • Seeking After God

    Are you seeking the benefits God can give you or seeking after God alone? Read More

  • Yearning for God

    Do you yearn to see God? Reflect on His promise: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Read More

  • Conforming to God’s Holiness

    Pray this prayer: “Cleanse me Lord. Purge my sin and remove it from me. Cover my moral nakedness.” Read More

  • Accepting Correction from the Father

    Are you able to accept correction from your heavenly Father? Do you respond to it properly? Pray about this.Read More

  • Recalling Our Purpose

    Genesis 1:1–2:3

    We may not often think about it, but when we do good to others we are doing more than just obeying the Lord’s command. Since God is the one who pours out His common grace upon all creation, every ...Read More

  • The Flesh

    Romans 8:1–8

    Learning to love the things God loves is essential to the mortification of our flesh. Aside from studying Scripture by ourselves, small-group Bible studies and accountability relationships between members of the same sex are powerful weapons in our spiritual warfare ...Read More

  • Playing for Keeps

    Philippians 3:12–16

    Part of the discipline needed for spiritual growth is regular participation in the local church. Worship on Sunday wherein we hear the Word preached and see it made visible in the sacraments is vital to our long-term spiritual health. But ...Read More