Why Am I Still Tempted? - Ajay Chakvarathy - August 19, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/sermons/why-am-i-still-tempted River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker addresses the common struggle of feeling tempted even after conversion, refuting the idea that baptism or the filling of the Holy Spirit eliminates sin. He uses an analogy of the 'old man' versus the 'new man' to illustrate that while sin's power is broken at the cross, the believer must actively guard their heart and continually rely on God's Word and the Holy Spirit for strength to overcome recurring temptations.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why am I still tempted after knowing the Lord?Many believers struggle with the reality of facing temptation even after being born again, baptized, or filled with the Holy Spirit.
The old man as a slave to sinBefore coming to Christ, every person is born as a child of Adam with an old man who loves sin and has no resistance toward temptation.
Welcoming the lust of the fleshThe old man readily invites sins like anger and bitterness into his heart, feeding them until they become stronger.
Conviction and turning to the crossWhen weighed down by the guilt of sin, the believer repents, confesses everything to God, and receives a new man through Christ's sacrifice.
Facing temptation as a new manAlthough given a fresh start and a new nature in God's likeness, the believer still encounters the lust of the flesh and occasionally falls.
Why do we keep falling?Falling into sin repeatedly often points to a lack of time in God's Word, relying on self-strength instead of the Holy Spirit, or hidden pride.
No excuses against the fleshMaking excuses for sin keeps believers weak, whereas relying on God's grace allows them to shut the door on darkness.
Working out your salvationOvercoming sin requires personal effort in fear and trembling, energized by God who works within us to will and to work for His good pleasure.Philippians 2:12–13
Putting to death the deeds of the bodyBelievers must actively resist and put to death the deeds of the flesh through the strength provided by the Holy Spirit.Romans 8:13
Hope for the fallen and pressing on togetherThose still trapped in sin or discouraged by failure can find forgiveness and strength at the cross, walking out this journey alongside a supportive church family.
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