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by Stephen Paul Burke (Author)
It all began with a hiss and an offer, and has continued to ruin lives and families, dreams and ambitions for centuries. It strikes when least expected and its effects last for years, if not for a lifetime.Sin. From the day that 'serpent of old' slinked its way into the presence of the man and the woman in the garden of Eden, to the day when one of their children murdered the other, sin has ravished individuals, destroyed families, and cost countless people incalculable misery. Understanding sin and learning how to defeat it is possible. But doing battle against it is a requirement for every believer and non-believer alike. It's very important that every believer discovers what the Bible says about sin. This is a Bible study book about sin that makes plain and clear how sin came into existence as well as what triggers human beings to sin. Understanding how you have been made and what triggers you towards sin will help you to walk in absolute awareness that can enable you to prevent yourself or a loved one from destroying your life by heading toward sin. For those who find themselves in habitual sin, or repeating the same old sins, those who found themselves asking the age old question, 'why can't I stop sinning?' or 'why do people sin?' this book will be of tremendous value. I have known millionaires who could not stop sinning. I have seen people living in absolute poverty who also could not stop sinning. Sin makes no distinction between rich or poor individuals. God is holy and has commanded that we learn to be holy as He is, therefore it would be easy to conclude that it is very important to learn to govern oneself in accordance with God's desires. You'll find a chapter dedicated to the discussion of the 10 gates of the human body that Satan attacks in order to manipulate people into sinful behavior. You'll also find the process that Satan uses that activate any or all of the five human body triggers as well as the five mental triggers that God has hardwired into the body, soul, and spirit of each human being. Having a background in counseling, I've come to understand that it does not good to simply present teaching regarding sin without actually teaching individuals exactly how they have been created, and exactly what they can do to recognize when they are being triggered or manipulated into sin, and how to overcome it or defeat it. You will be a step ahead of sin once you have learned these principles. God has hardwired you for victory, that's why we know and agree with the Bible when we say that you can overcome sin. Glory to God! In this powerful book you will discover yourself, and God's tools that were provided so that you could use them for success. To God, failure was never an option. I invite you to follow along with your Bible as you pass through this study. You'll be all the stronger for it. But remember, For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that's overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4. This study will enable you for success because it arms you for success. In your life or the lives of those you love now is the time for victory. We're living in the post-cross world. Christ has already given us the victory, so walking in it while using the scriptural truth and tools contained in the Bible will set you up to silence the hiss of the serpent and plant your heel solidly on his filthy neck! You are part of the body of Christ - sin has no dominion over you! Reversing the tide of sin will bring great improvement to your life. So dive in to this study and learn to reject any and all offers that the 'serpent of old' may provide, and you'll feel victory at every turn!
