Sublime

there can be no real understanding of these truths unless one identifies the Bible’s gospel message as the only means to conversion (see John 3; Romans 3–5).

“It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). Our task is to relate these truths and promises to our making and breaking of habits.

as we mature in Christ, the focus of our lives should increasingly shift to living a life of service. The mature follower of Jesus stops asking, “Who’s going to meet my needs?” and starts asking, “Whose needs can I meet?” Do you ever ask that question?