Trumpet for God Ministries

I was reading (actually re-reading) one of Jay Adam's books today on How to Help People Change. In chapter eight he expounds upon correctly teaching Biblical principles, and specifically one that Jesus taught. Jesus told us that " if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out." (Matt 18:9) Many have referred to this as "The Doctrine of Radical Change." As Jesus illustrated "cutting off a hand or foot, or gouging out an eye as a preventative measure." (Adams)

Before anyone goes for the hot poker or axe let's examine this closer by looking at repetitive sin. Repetitive or habitual  sin in our lives is fueled by a desire for something within our grasp either virtually or physically. For someone addicted to internet porn it may be the home computer. To an unfaithful spouse it may be contact with an inappropriate person. To an alcoholic it may be beer, liquor or wine. I even know a few gossiping people who may need to cut their tongue out, but we won't go there right now.  Jesus' statement called out all the sin and it's accompanying paraphernalia. He even used an extreme to show how important it is for us to let go of the sinful things that enslave or addict us. Jesus said "for it is more appropriate for one of your members to perish, than to enter hell with your whole body" (Matt 5:30)  

If you are serious about casting off your repetitive and habitual sins today, God has made a way for you to follow thru with it. Put off those things which fuel your sin, and let Christ renew your heart and mind! (Ephesians 4:22-24) Stop holding on to your sinful paraphernalia, cast it off, and become a living example of radical change today!

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