Four Sins I'm Fighting

Every day I'm battling sin. People often want to put me on a pedestal, but all the good I produce is only by God's grace. I may not cheat, cuss, or chew, but there are plenty of other sins I'm committing that Jesus bore on the cross. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Romans 7:24 I need Christ...

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Below are four sins that I'm trying to put to death every day through the power of the Spirit.

1. The Sin of Complaining - I constantly get opportunities to speak about and show others Jesus, but I want to complain when those opportunities don't fit my pretty schedule. I want to complain when I get to share my beef jerky, when the spinning ball of death comes up on my Mac, and when I crash and burn on Race Off. Are you serious? Man, I need Jesus.

2. The Sin of Insensitivity - Sometimes I forget that toughness isn't a fruit of the Spirit. Jesus is certainly a warrior, but He's a tender warrior. I need to slow down and not be so direct at times. Smile more, listen more, and ask questions. Be less task-oriented and more people-oriented. More Mary and less Martha.

3. The Sin of Laziness - I'm tempted to watch silly YouTube videos for hours while eating pork rinds and drinking Mountain Dew instead of doing what I'm supposed to. I don't always want to read my Bible, pray with others, and serve. I can take pride in being a hard worker; however, the truth is that I can be very lazy.

4. The Sin of Selfishness -  Now and then I think I'm the most important person in the world. I may not always show it, but I can get bothered when things don't go my way. I'm not always a cheerful giver of the time, energy, and resources God has given me. Fortunately, I have people in my life to keep me in check. Thank you, Jesus.

What sins are you struggling with? Need help? Check out this article by John Piper on how to kill sin.