7 Battle Verses for Overcoming Sin - Part Two

Show notes

About This Episode The word of God is sharper than any two-edged sword; it pierces to the soul and it is what transforms us. In part two, we go through the rest of our battle verses to meditate on when you are trying to overcome sin. We talk about the difference between condemnation and conviction, how the Spirit and Jesus intercede for us, how God has given us everything we need for life and godliness, and what it means to practice righteousness as children of God. As Aaron puts it, if you're a believer and you're practicing sin and getting better at it, think long and hard about what you know of God and to whom you belong. We pray this equips you to overcome sin and to encourage your spouse when they're wrestling with it.

About Aaron & Jennifer Smith Aaron and Jennifer Smith are the founders of Marriage After God and authors of Husband After God, Wife After God, and Marriage After God. Married since 2007 and raising six children in Bend, Oregon, they started Husband Revolution and Unveiled Wife to share what God was teaching them, not from a place of having it figured out, but as fellow travelers pointing couples back to Jesus.

In This Episode No condemnation — what Romans 8 says to believers fighting sin. Condemnation vs. conviction — feeling cast out versus the Spirit lovingly pointing you home. Christ intercedes for us — the Spirit and Jesus praying for us (Romans 8:26, Luke 22:32). Everything for life and godliness — God's divine power and promises in 2 Peter 1:3-4. Practicing righteousness — what 1 John 3 says about children of God. The power of confession — James 5:16 and why confessing to your spouse kills the flesh. A way of escape — how remembering a spouse's grief can help you resist temptation.

Scripture Referenced Romans 8 Romans 8:26 Luke 22:32 2 Peter 1:3-4 1 John 3 James 5:16

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