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Stop it

The Bob Newhart TV Series aired between 1972 and 1978.  One of the best episodes I saw and had the most impact on my life was the episode “Stop it.”    The Therapist, Bob Newhart had the answer to everything that plagues you in life “just stop it.” God had similar advice for King Nebacadnzer spoken by the prophet Daniel,  

“break off your sins by being righteous.” `Daniel 4:27. Just stop it. Stop sinning.

Jesus warned several people who He had healed, “sin no more”; stop it.  

However, it is not so easy sometimes to not sin. Paul testified, “For the good that I will do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.  Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.” Romans 7:19-20

The reason it is not so easy to stop sinning is highlighted in 1 John 2:16: the lust of the flesh, lust of eyes and pride. “For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” 1 john 2:16

The answer:  Make a decision to stop sinning and “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” Galatians 5:16. The Divine Spirit will fight your battles for you.  

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