All things move from order into chaos if left alone. Chaos does not and cannot produce order. We are able to see that creation went from perfection to a fallen state; and only because of outside influence can that fallen state be reversed or adjusted. Due to the fall of the human race through the introduction of sin, we are all now doomed to live and exist in chaos, which only becomes greater and more. Things that do not move us from chaos to order: Thinking Wishing Passivity

There is a favorite portion of scripture found in Romans that Christians often use to excuse their sinful actions. However, one should be careful how he or she is thinking about this tension or war that resides within us – trying to do what is right, but end up doing what is evil. What is Paul truly saying, and what is he not saying? Unfortunately, people take this portion of scripture out of context and use these verses to excuse their sinful behavior. First and foremost, on

Order of Content: The Psychology of Lying The Impact of Lying in Relationships Lying as Stronghold Building the Skill of Honesty Healing and Rebuilding Trust in Relationships A Godly Sorrow Response to Being a Liar Thy Psychology of Lying Some people lie out of a need for approval or fear of rejection. They might try to create a more attractive image of themselves to compensate for low understanding of their identity and faith. In this case, lying might give them a temporary

Daniel 5:20 But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory. NIV Unrepentant sin will always produce arrogance and pride. In addition sin will always harden the heart making it unresponsive to God and others. Romans 7:11 For sin, seizing the opportunity afforded by the commandment, deceived me, and through the commandment put me to death. NIV Sin is always looking for a way in which to seize the indivi

For many people awareness is difficult, because they are unable to see. The reality is much of the time they are blinded by their sin. There is a song that is sung in church, which says, “Open the eyes of my heart Lord.” Sin is blinding and creates blindness. Any sin and in particular sexual immorality is blinding. Unfortunately, this makes the awareness process more difficult. What does this mean for me? Interestingly Paul singles out one sin above all other sins as one that