What the Bible says about Overcoming Faults
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Philippians 4:12-13 Be aware, be warned, and be exhorted that, if we have any desire to overcome faults, if we sincerely desire to be in God's Kingdom, if we desire to be like God and glorify Him, we need to protect our relationship with Him. He is the Source of the power to do all things, even to grow while also enduring these intense times. Paul is saying that he knows how to discipline himself and thus keep on track in every circumstance of life. By this time in Paul's life, he had the skills required for making the best of every situation. He is not suggesting that he did this alone through mere human discipline and skill that anybody can achieve, but that he was enabled because of his faithful relationship with Christ. The real dynamic is that Christ has the power, and it was He who faithfully enabled Paul. The apostle's skills, which enabled him to accomplish things that pleased God, were spiritual. John W. Ritenbaugh Power Belongs to God (Part One) Related Topics: Coping Skills | Intimate Relationship with God | Protecting our Relationship with God | Relationship with Christ | Relationship with God | Self Discipline

 

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