The recent surge in highly progressive ideals places significant pressure on many Christians as they strive to share their faith with friends and family. For example it's important not to enable someone's gender dysphoria by unquestioningly affirming their beliefs about reality. Similarly, taking an overly confrontational approach when discussing the truth with someone genuinely struggling can be counterproductive. Striking a balance is crucial – we shouldn't sacrifice objective reality for the sake of love, nor should we forfeit kindness while addressing differing perspectives. Many of us have family and friends who adhere to secular views on gender, sexuality, and morals, regardless of their religious stance. In our efforts to guide them towards understanding, sometimes our enthusiasm inadvertently leads to defensiveness and retreat. This highlights the significance of interpreting "he who wins souls is wise" (Proverbs 11:30) within Scripture. Engaging in conver
In the journey of post-deliverance discipleship, we come to the profound realization that we cannot "cast out the flesh" or "crucify a demon." While deliverance sets us free from the power of darkness, we still face the reality of living in a fallen world where temptation lingers. How then can we reckon ourselves dead to sin? Romans 6:11 exhorts us, "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts." The key lies in actively opposing the lusts that reside within our mortal bodies by the power of the Holy Spirit. Sin, which is always initiated by temptation, stirs within us, but we must never allow it to reign over us because Jesus has given us power to be free of it's dominion. The moment we become aware of any lust, we must reckon ourselves dead to sin, just as Romans 6:11 instructs. What this means is that we must renew our mind to agree with what God's Word says, that our old rebellious self is dead and b