It's In The Book!
Control
"Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires." -
(Rom 6:12 NLT) "Sin
is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements
of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God's grace." -
(Rom 6:14 NLT)How
can we keep this command to not let sin control the way we live, to not
give in to its desires? We can take the following steps: (1) Identify
our personal weaknesses, (2) recognize the things that tempt us, (3)
stay away from sources of temptation, (4) practice self-restraint, (5)
consciously invest our time in good habits and service, and (5) lean on
God's strength and grace. -
(Rom 6:123 Life Application Study Bible)