Introduction
1) What gives temptations their power? (4 minutes)
2) Course Preview
Most likely, your hopes for this course aren't very high. Understandable. The things you've tried in the past haven't worked. That's why the Bible uses the term "enslaved" to describe the condition of being stuck in a behavior you wish you could change (Titus 2:3) Getting unstuck is hard, but it is possible! God's Word has given us insight into the three causes of enslaving behaviors. Once you understand the causes, success is attainable!
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What will you be learning in this course?
You are able to easily resist most evils. But there are certain temptations that just seem to get the best of you time after time. Why those and not others. What gives those particular temptations so much power? In this course, you will learn the causes of stubborn behaviors, exactly what happens in your heart when those temptations arise, and how to use the Word of God to reverse those processes so you can finally have lasting victory.
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What to expect
The course is made up of a series of videos, worksheets, quizzes, and exercises. And you are not on your own! I will be available to walk with you every step of the way. Think of it as having a personal trainer for your spiritual life (1 Timothy 4:7).
Chapter 1 Understanding Temptation
1) You Are Free Not to Sin (13 min)
2) Application Question
In the areas where you struggle, what are some ways you have shifted blame away from your own heart? List the things, circumstances, or people you have blamed.
CHAPTER 3 SAMPLE VIDEOS
1) Thirst of the Soul (14 min)
2) Application Question: What's your water?
What things, people, activities, or feelings do your soul think are water (things you run to to make you feel better, or things feel like you must have to be happy)?