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To surrender to temptation is to give away your freedom.

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Steve Simms

Every temptation is an attack on your freedom. Temptation tries to override your ability to say no and to enslave you to its command. Freedom requires continual resistance to temptation. To surrender to it leads to a downward spiral of … Continue reading →

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How to survive temptation island

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Steve Simms

Temptation’s a salesman trying to convince you that evil will be good for you. It never tells you the whole truth, but always relies on lies and deception. Temptation is deceptive because it makes evil look attractive. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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When desires determine ethics

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Steve Simms

Your desires are not definitive of who you are, or determinant of your destiny, until you begin to obey them. Resist ungodly ones. When our desires determine our ethics, right is soon replaced with wrong and often we no longer … Continue reading →

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Temptations are life’s train wreckers

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Steve Simms

Temptations are life’s train wreckers. They attempt to steal your identity and to make you a prisoner of desires and feelings. People who always cooperate with temptation never realize what a strong force has control of their life. If you don’t … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid Being A Spiritual Wimp (Top 10 Ways To Grow Strong In The Lord)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Steve Simms

In today’s tremendously tempting environment, it is important not to be a spiritual wimp.  Maintaining a consistent walk with the Lord requires great spiritual strength. Here are my Top Ten Ways To Grow Strong In The Lord.  However, because this … Continue reading →

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I’m Livin’ My Dream In Nashville

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Steve Simms

I am seeing a dream come true right here in Nashville.  It is so exciting. For 40 years, I’ve dreamed that a church meeting could operate without the programming, control, and/or direction of a human leader. I’ve searched the country … Continue reading →

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