The Biggest Battle Is Within
Read 1 Peter 2:11
(11) Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
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Peter says sinful desires “wage war against your soul.”
Notice where the battle is.
Not first with your boss.
Not with your neighbor.
Not with your culture.
The battle starts inside of you.
Let’s be honest.
It’s easy to blame everyone else for our problems.
But the person I have the most trouble with is me.
The person you have the most trouble with is you.
Every day there’s a choice.
Will I feed my flesh?
Or will I follow Jesus?
One leads to regret.
The other leads to freedom.
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Today’s Question:
What sinful desire have I been excusing instead of fighting?
Today’s Challenge:
Ask God to reveal one area where you’ve grown comfortable with sin and surrender it to Him today.
Today’s Prayer:
“Jesus, strengthen me for the battle within. Help me say no to sin and yes to the life You’ve called me to live.”
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Weekly Memory Verse:
“Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” 1 Peter 2:12
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
2. “The Jesus Way” – Phil Wickham
3. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
4. “Jesus at the Center” – Israel & New Breed
5. “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham
(11) Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
—
Peter says sinful desires “wage war against your soul.”
Notice where the battle is.
Not first with your boss.
Not with your neighbor.
Not with your culture.
The battle starts inside of you.
Let’s be honest.
It’s easy to blame everyone else for our problems.
But the person I have the most trouble with is me.
The person you have the most trouble with is you.
Every day there’s a choice.
Will I feed my flesh?
Or will I follow Jesus?
One leads to regret.
The other leads to freedom.
—
Today’s Question:
What sinful desire have I been excusing instead of fighting?
Today’s Challenge:
Ask God to reveal one area where you’ve grown comfortable with sin and surrender it to Him today.
Today’s Prayer:
“Jesus, strengthen me for the battle within. Help me say no to sin and yes to the life You’ve called me to live.”
—
Weekly Memory Verse:
“Live such good lives among the pagans that… they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” 1 Peter 2:12
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
2. “The Jesus Way” – Phil Wickham
3. “Christ Be Magnified” – Cody Carnes
4. “Jesus at the Center” – Israel & New Breed
5. “Living Hope” – Phil Wickham