Going the Distance - Part 2: Surviving Guilt
The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a contest with many rounds, not just one. Comparing Christians to athletes, and personalizing it, the Apostle Paul says, “I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The picture of a boxer is especially apt, as experience teaches us that we don’t need to go very far in the Christian life before we start taking ‘blows’ or ‘hits.’ In another place, Paul talks about being “struck down” (2 Corinthians 4:9). He goes on to make it clear that he was down, but not out. But, sadly, for many today the ‘knock-out’ rate is high. What are those ‘hooks’ that leave many sprawling on the canvas? They are the same ones that godly people have been experiencing since Bible times. This series bring together some of the notable ‘sucker punches’ that often get thrown at Christians – discouragement, guilt, failure, anxiety, distraction, lust, anger, pride, doubts, greed, divisions and disappointments. It aims to help us to draw on the resource of the Bible’s guidance to enable us to keep our guard up.
Present Help From Past Writings: Part 7 - What If My Mentor Leaves?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 6: What If Things Look Better Elsewhere?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 5 - How to Pray?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 4 - How to Resolve Marital Conflict?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 3 - How to Live an Unblemished Life?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 2 - Why Do Some Prayers Seem to Go Unanswered?
Present Help from Past Writings: Part 1 - What Can Go Wrong With Worship?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 9: The Different Tenses of Our Salvation
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 8: Once Saved, Always Saved
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 7: Is It Possible to Believe the Bible in Vain?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 6: It's Not About How To Be Saved.
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 5: Is It Possible To Fall Away?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 4: Are Good Works Required for Salvation?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 3: Is It a Case of 'No Holiness, No Heaven'?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 2: Is It Possible To Be a Carnal Christian?
Can You Profess Christ and Still Be Lost? Part 1: Law and Grace - Two Different Freedoms
No Room for Doubt (John 13-17) - Part 8: The Prayer-room
No Room for Doubt (John 13-17) - Part 7: The Function-room
No Room for Doubt (John 13:17) - Part 6: The Plant-room
No Room for Doubt (John 13-17) - Part 5: The Guest-room
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