Steps to Freedom in Christ: Workbook by Anderson Neil T

Author:Anderson, Neil T [Anderson, Neil T]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lion Hudson LTD
Published: 2017-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

STEP SIX

BONDAGE VERSUS FREEDOM

Many times we feel trapped in a vicious cycle of “sin confess, sin confess” that never seems to end but God’s promises say, “God is faithful, and will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape” (1 Corinthians 10:13), and “Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). If you did not choose the way of escape and sinned, then you should confess that to God, ask Him to fill you will His Holy Spirit, resist the devil by putting on the full armour of God (see Ephesians 6:10–20) and he will flee from you.

Sin that has become a habit often may require help from a trusted brother or sister in Christ. James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” Sometimes the assurance of 1 John 1:9 is enough: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Remember, confession is not saying, “I’m sorry.” It is openly admitting, “I did it.” Whether you need help from other people or just the accountability of walking in the light before God, pray the following prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, You have told me to put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lust. I confess that I have given in to fleshly lusts that wage war against my soul. I thank You that in Christ my sins are already forgiven, but I have broken Your holy law and I have allowed sin to wage war in my body. I come to You now to confess and renounce these sins of the flesh so that I might be cleansed and set free from the bondage of sin. Please reveal to my mind all the sins of the flesh I have committed and the ways I have grieved the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ holy name, I pray. Amen. (See Romans 6:12–13; 13:14; 2 Corinthians 4:2; James 4:1; 1 Peter 2:11; 5:8)

The following list contains many sins of the flesh but a prayerful examination of Mark 7:20–23, Galatians 5:19–21, Ephesians 4:25–31 and other passages will help you to be even more thorough. Look over the list below and ask the Holy Spirit to bring to your mind the sins you need to confess. He may reveal others to you as well. For each sin the Lord shows you, pray a prayer of confession from your heart. There is a sample prayer following the list.

Note: Sexual sins, marriage and divorce issues, gender identity, abortion, suicidal tendencies, perfectionism, eating disorders, substance abuse, gambling and bigotry will be dealt with later in this step.

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