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SATAN’S TRAPS: JEALOUSY (4 of 4)

Satan’s trap of “Jealousy” (4 of 4) HOW SHOULD WE DEAL WITH JEALOUSY? 1. Acknowledge we are jealous.      – Admit to God that we are jealous. 2. Acknowledge we are in conflict with God.      – As long as we try to rationalize our feelings         of jealousy, we will not be able to … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: JEALOUSY (3 of 4)

Satan’s trap of “Jealousy” (3 of 4) CONSEQUENCES OF JEALOUSY 1. Fear.      – We will live with fear (a form of bondage).      – Fear that we won’t get something.      – Fear that we won’t get something on time.      – Fear that someone else will get what we want. 2. We become … Continue reading

REACHING FOR THE REAL LIFE

Reaching For Real Life Question: What are some types of goals people have for themselves?     – Marry, have a family, enjoy life (work hard to get to retirement).     – Help others.     – Train hard and become a great athlete, then coach.     – Raise a family, then pursue hobbies.     – Get … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: JEALOUSY (2 of 4)

Satan’s trap of “Jealousy” (2 of 4) THE NATURE OF JEALOUSY 1. It is a work of the flesh (earthly, natural, demonic).     If someone accused you of being jealous,      and you admitted that you were…      and then they said, “That’s a demonic attitude”,      most people would be defensive and reply with, … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: JEALOUSY (1 of 4)

Satan’s trap of “Jealousy” (1 of 4) All of us would like to have peace and harmony (in our own lives, and with others around us as well). Too often, we find a disharmony within ourselves (a feeling that something is just not right). It can be the result of something within ourselves, or it … Continue reading

FINDING NEW PURPOSE

Finding new purpose. A lot of adults do not have a purpose or direction for their life.     – Some move from job to job and never find fulfillment.     – Some try to get more, new, and better things, but still feel empty. Note: For believers, being a part and feeling you are a … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: PRIDE (5 of 5)

Satan’s trap of “Pride” (5 of 5) When we are honest and admit that we see evidences of pride in our lives (which God hates), we need to actively address them, and pray for the Lord to help us in our efforts. As promised, the Lord sent us an advocate (helper) who is the Holy … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: PRIDE (4 of 5)

Satan’s trap of “Pride” (4 of 5) There are some things we can see in ourselves, and in others, that are evidences of pride. We may choose to justify them, or deny them, but in our hearts, we know when they are there. We also know that God hates pride. EVIDENCES OF PRIDE 1. A … Continue reading

HOPING FOR HELP

Hoping For Help (Matthew 8:1-13) Question: How many of us have been in what seemed like a hopeless situation? – It could be a loss of job, financial problems/debts,    problems with children (or other family members),    health problems, etc. Question: Where to we go for help when things seem hopeless? Note:     – … Continue reading

SATAN’S TRAPS: PRIDE (3 of 5)

Satan’s trap of “Pride” (3 of 5) Too much, or incorrect pride, can have devastating consequences in our lives. We cannot risk having something in our life when God has said, “I hate that”. – If a mother or father saw their child with drugs,   wouldn’t they hate those drugs   (because of what … Continue reading

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