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Killing Sin: Conquer the One Thing That Is Defeating You
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“The root of all of our sins is that something or someone is taking the place of God.�
KILLING SIN is a short text, meant to be a biblical companion for the Christian who has something in their life that they want to get some power over. What person who is striving to live a holy life would not be interested in that subject matter?
Author Karl Clauson gains major points with me for brining everything back to the word of God, and his adamant disregard for “self-help� which he views as the antithesis of successful biblical living. It is in His help, no one else’s. As he writes, “It’s God’s work, or it won’t work.�
Some highlights for me included some excellent thoughts on “pride� and “humility� and their roles in our lives. Some good insight in those sections.
I also especially appreciated Mr. Clauson’s discussion of the role of hatred in defeating sin. His blunt assessment of the need to hate the things that are dragging us down is refreshingly candid.
KILLING SIN: CONQUER THE ONE THING THAT IS DEFEATING YOU offers readers a compelling guide to overcoming persistent spiritual struggles. Drawing from his personal experiences and extensive pastoral work, Clauson presents a biblically grounded approach to achieving lasting freedom from sin. The book delves into behavioral habits that hinder spiritual growth, provides insights into the transformation process, and offers practical strategies rooted in Scripture.
I found it to be a worthwhile read.
KILLING SIN is a short text, meant to be a biblical companion for the Christian who has something in their life that they want to get some power over. What person who is striving to live a holy life would not be interested in that subject matter?
Author Karl Clauson gains major points with me for brining everything back to the word of God, and his adamant disregard for “self-help� which he views as the antithesis of successful biblical living. It is in His help, no one else’s. As he writes, “It’s God’s work, or it won’t work.�
Some highlights for me included some excellent thoughts on “pride� and “humility� and their roles in our lives. Some good insight in those sections.
I also especially appreciated Mr. Clauson’s discussion of the role of hatred in defeating sin. His blunt assessment of the need to hate the things that are dragging us down is refreshingly candid.
KILLING SIN: CONQUER THE ONE THING THAT IS DEFEATING YOU offers readers a compelling guide to overcoming persistent spiritual struggles. Drawing from his personal experiences and extensive pastoral work, Clauson presents a biblically grounded approach to achieving lasting freedom from sin. The book delves into behavioral habits that hinder spiritual growth, provides insights into the transformation process, and offers practical strategies rooted in Scripture.
I found it to be a worthwhile read.
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“It’s God’s work, or it won’t work.� I like that. Excellent review Brian. 🙂
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It's such a true statement, Jen!Thanks for the kind words.
Jen wrote: "“It’s God’s work, or it won’t work.� I like that. Excellent review Brian. 🙂"
Excellent review. I was going to call attention to the same quote as Jen did! Personal holiness is not a preached or read about much. I frequently recommend Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. This is a good reminder this morning lest I begin my day by complaining!
Thanks, Dee.I agree, personal holiness is not talked about in many places, and thus ignored, and that does not lead to anywhere good.
Dee wrote: "Excellent review. I was going to call attention to the same quote as Jen did! Personal holiness is not a preached or read about much. I frequently recommend Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. This ..."
