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6—Life without Jesus is Like Being Enslaved to the Worst Master: Revelation 16:8-9—Jesus has liberating power (vv. 8-9). He is the One who sets us free. Are YOU allowing Jesus set you free?
John 8:31-36 (NKJV) Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” 33 They answered Him, “We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, ‘You will be made free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Since we do not have a break where we all walk around and talk, then the usual one-on-one talks can’t happen. In every class I teach, I have young men come up to me, and young women come to my wife and ask how to overcome sins that have enslaved them: fear, lust, materialism, and pride. Here is what we share from John Piper’s ministry called ANTHEM:
A – Avoid the sights and situations that arouse unfitting desire.
N – Say “No” to every lustful thought within five seconds.
T – Turn the mind forcefully toward Christ as a superior satisfaction.
H – Hold the promise and the pleasure of Christ firmly in your mind until it pushes the other images out.
E – Enjoy superior satisfaction.
M – Move into a useful activity away from idleness and other vulnerable behaviors.