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Don’t become a spiritual statistic.
Any type of sin can undermine a believer’s effectiveness, but certain sins can become so deeply rooted in our lives—even without our realizing—that they become fatal to our spiritual growth.
This study looks at six of the “deadly” sins that threaten spiritual progress: Pride, Anger, Jealousy, Gluttony, Slothfulness, and Greed. You’ll learn to identify the subtle ways in which these fatal distractions can invade your life, and you’ll be equipped to conquer these destructive temptations so you can mature in your journey with Christ.
Any type of sin can undermine a believer’s effectiveness, but certain sins can become so deeply rooted in our lives—even without our realizing—that they become fatal to our spiritual growth.
This study looks at six of the “deadly” sins that threaten spiritual progress: Pride, Anger, Jealousy, Gluttony, Slothfulness, and Greed. You’ll learn to identify the subtle ways in which these fatal distractions can invade your life, and you’ll be equipped to conquer these destructive temptations so you can mature in your journey with Christ.
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March 2, 2012
What are destructive temptations that we need to conquer? They are among the many sins that distract us from living effectively for Jesus. In "Fatal Distractions" the authors deal with six sins that affect our everyday lives. These six sins are: pride; anger; jealousy; gluttony; slothfulness and greed.
This is another 6-week, 40-minute, no-homework Bible study from Kay Arthur Ministries. These studies are for those who have only limited time, such as lunch-time Bible study groups. Though they seem simply written, you will find a wealth of information in this study, with scriptures and information to aid you in going deeper into the study if you so choose.
Wow, this study gets down to where the rubber meets the road. These are six sins that we all deal with, including me. Since pride is one that I sometimes deal with, here is a Scripture verse used in week 1 that I like. James 4:6 says: "But He (God) gives a greater grace." Therefore it says, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." I don't know about you, but I'd rather be around a humble person any day. And this study really made me think, and taught me ways to overcome this issue. Each chapter in this study captured my attention because they deal with something I need to be aware of daily. This is a little book I will for sure keep on my shelf for further studies.
I highly recommend this Bible study for any small group, or for you as an individual. Even though you can't do the discussions in a group, they are still good questions to answer for yourself.
Vinod Prakash Massey
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February 1, 2021
Wonderful book to teach humility to avoid pride which God hates
About the author
Kay Arthur is the author of numerous books, including When the Hurt Runs Deep and Lord, I Want to Know You. An international teacher and communicator whose work has touched millions of lives, Kay has received several awards for her writing and media programming. She currently serves with her husband, Jack, as co-CEO of Precept Ministries International, the organization they founded together more than 40 years ago and which today operates in 150 countries in 70 languages. Kay and Jack live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
David Lawson is the author of Planting and Growing Strong Churches. He is a coauthor of the New Inductive Study Series (NISS) and 40-Minute Bible Studies and is also a featured speaker at PMI conferences and on Precept Upon Precept videos. David is a former Atlanta police officer and pastor. After nine years in the pastorate, he joined the Precept Ministries International full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.
BJ Lawson has coauthored many of the 40-Minute Bible Studies. She is a featured speaker at Precept Women's Conferences. BJ joined the Precept Ministries International staff full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.
David Lawson is the author of Planting and Growing Strong Churches. He is a coauthor of the New Inductive Study Series (NISS) and 40-Minute Bible Studies and is also a featured speaker at PMI conferences and on Precept Upon Precept videos. David is a former Atlanta police officer and pastor. After nine years in the pastorate, he joined the Precept Ministries International full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.
BJ Lawson has coauthored many of the 40-Minute Bible Studies. She is a featured speaker at Precept Women's Conferences. BJ joined the Precept Ministries International staff full-time in 1997 as director of student ministries and as a staff teacher/trainer.
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