The Simple Hard Pathway to Freedom

We have discussed recently that defeating the devil’s lies is done by prayer, the Word of God and living among the community of believers. We surround ourselves with people who believe and tell us the truth. He whispers lies. We shout back the truth. Well, the truth is, there is a way to defeat even the most stubborn sin in our lives! We don’t mention it much. Worried about legalism, we give in to living defeated lives. Paul was worried about legalism, but he taught we can die to the old self. According to our author of Live No Lies, the pathway to freedom is to practice the forgotten spiritual disciplines. Sabbath. Fasting. Confession. Galatians 5 is our text this Sunday. The power of God to defeat sin resides in walking by the Spirit. And that means obeying his commands: rest, restrain our body with fasting, and freely admit our sins to one another.  We will also hear an update from Future Hope Africa and dedicate two young children! Please join us on Sunday, pick up a copy of the book and our discussion guide. “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:15-16