Endurance and the integrity test

The Christian life is full of many tests. Among these is one designed to expose our ability to endure situations that are contrary to God’s promises, where we are tempted to take an easy way out. Such situations are often crafted by Satan—the accuser, slanderer, and opposer. In the book of Job, we see SatanContinue reading “Endurance and the integrity test”

Generational Strongholds ii – Reformation

Generational sins are passed down from one generation to another, sin when accommodated and accepted as norm becomes a stronghold. They become acceptable and at times honorable, children who grow up in this home will not know better but follow in the footsteps of their parents, it takes great courage to break from this destructive believe systems. This is because this believe systems, are most of the times part of our culture and society. A good examples in scripture is the sin of Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

Denying the Flesh by focusing on the Promise

See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. Hebrews 12:16 Esau is the best biblical picture of how a person who has set their minds on the things of the flesh can lose their promise. The bible contrastsContinue reading “Denying the Flesh by focusing on the Promise”

Godly Repentance

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. 2 Corinthians 7:10 The repentance called for throughout the Bible is a summon to a personal, absolute and ultimate unconditional surrender to God as Sovereign. Though it includes sorrow and regret for particular sins, it is more thanContinue reading “Godly Repentance”

The wrong environment part 1

When children are raised in an environment that does not reflect the kingdom of God (toxic environment) they will easily pick up the sins of their care givers/parents and will draw conclusions about life that will make them vulnerable to sin. As I have researched on this issue, three things have become very clear toContinue reading “The wrong environment part 1”

Interdependence, Independence and Rebellion

In the article sin – the origins I described the stages of sin, in this article I delve deeper into the sin of rebellion, what it looks like, how this sin grows in us and how the real heart issues can be resolved. The rebellion cycle Insecurity->Distrust of Authority/Authority Intentions->Desire to be Independent->Doing things yourContinue reading “Interdependence, Independence and Rebellion”