Never say: I can’t quit. Tell the truth. Instead say: I will not run to scripture. I am choosing to fall. I accept the destruction it will bring me.
God told Adam and Eve that if they ate the fruit that they would die. They ate it. What died?
Because of their sin, the previously fruitful ground was cursed. Now we have weeds. #2 They were banished from the garden. #3 Now we have constant problems instead of enjoying life in paradise. #4 Now there is childbirth pain. #5 They caused mankind to start life in a sinful state instead of a righteous state. #6 Yes, their sin caused them to physically die at a later day instead of living on earth forever. But… judge for yourself if that was more costly than the other effects.
As you pray more, you will realize the destruction __________ causes. Consider praying often:
“Father, show me the destruction __________ causes.”
When we “Quit to live,” we discover the destruction that was happening before. When we “Quit to live,” we start the process of healing that may replace some of what was lost.
Second, after people fall satan will tell them, “You might as well do what you want now. The damage is already done.” That is a lie. Believing that will keep you in bondage.
A Story
A rich man found heroin. He hid it well for a while, but then his wife said, “Quit or I am gone.” She caught him, she left. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.”
He continued and soon lost his furniture. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.” He continued and soon piled up huge debts. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.” He continued and soon lost his job. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.” He continued and soon lost his house. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.” He continued and was soon living in a cardboard box. Satan said, “The damage is done, do what you want to do.”
Third, satan is a liar. The damage is not done. Continuing to fall starts to stack up depression 5000 miles high. Then it goes higher.
Fourth, to “Quit to live,” consider saying every day:
“Something dies, partially dies, or starts to die when I believe satan’s lies.” This is always true.
Fifth, you were obsessed with __________. Today, consider becoming obsessed with working on becoming kind. Pray about it, think about it. The Bible says to “Think about things above.” Now is the perfect time to become obsessed with that.
Here is a great video on kindness.
Finally, if you are struggling, consider printing out the article “SRR” and putting it on your lap and studying it every time you are tempted. Using Jesus’ method for fighting temptation works.
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