Why Willpower Fails: The Spirit and True Christian Growth

Many believers desire to grow in holiness but feel discouraged by repeated failure and spiritual exhaustion. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains why Scripture teaches that spiritual growth cannot be produced by willpower or self effort. Drawing from Zechariah 4:6, Romans 8:12–14, and Galatians 3:1–3, this episode highlights the central role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification. True growth does not come from trying harder. It comes from daily dependence on the Spirit, who renews the heart, produces obedience, and sustains the believer by grace. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/