Why You Feel Stuck Spiritually (You’re Missing 1 of These 2 Commands)

If you’ve ever committed your life to Jesus and still felt stuck, like your beliefs don’t match your habits, this episode is for you.  Many Christians try to grow spiritually by doing “Christian things” (Bible reading, church, prayer)… but still feel the tension of temptation, relapse, shame, and double-minded living. In James 4:7, God gives a simple but powerful blueprint for real transformation: submit yourself to God and resist the devil, two active commands, not one. When we only submit without resisting, we stay vulnerable and confused. When we resist without submitting, we rely on willpower and burn out.  In this podcast, we break down what submission to God looks like in real life, what it means to resist temptation in your thought life and routines, and how to rebuild after failure through grace. If you want spiritual maturity, daily discipline, and a faith that shows up in your actions, not just your intentions, this message will help you live with clarity, strength, and joy while following Jesus. Highlights: → You’ll learn the practical meaning of biblical submission—how to trust God with outcomes while taking responsibility for effort in your work, family, health, and daily decisions.  → You’ll hear why resisting the devil is an active stance, not passive avoidance, and how Scripture frames spiritual warfare as standing firm with intentional habits and boundaries.  → You’ll also discover the HALT vulnerability pattern (hungry, alone, lonely, tired) and how to build safeguards that make obedience easier than compromise.  → Finally, you’ll learn what to do when you fail, how repentance, confession, and getting back up quickly (Proverbs 24:16, 1 John 1:9) keep you moving forward without drowning in shame. Want to learn more about Mark Hummel? Check out the links below. Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Want to learn more about The Known Disciple Project? Check out the links below. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices