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Note that I spoke of giving in to temptation--the temptation to have rage over someone endangering you and others with their reckless driving. The Bible tells us to get rid of all anger and rage. Back up and read, 1 Corinthians 10:12. I think Paul was pointing out that we CAN resist...

Probably not. It probably means that He is testing you to see just how serious you are about ridding yourself of this habitual sin.

All I can tell you is how others have been helped to rid themselves of a besetting sin. Have you fasted and prayed?

This is true--but, in moments of weakness, we WANT to give in to temptation. That is the sin of WANTING to sin. We certainly are not compelled to sin but we do. When someone cuts you off in traffic, nearly creating an accident, do you open your window and shout a blessing at him/her? Or do...

Then ask God to grant you repentance.

Of course He is. But Satan has a role and it is to tempt and harass believers as well as unbelievers. God allows him to do this (read the Book of Job).

Of course. But, we will never be totally free of sin in this world ruled by Satan. He has his legions who know how to poke fleeting dishonorable thoughts into our minds. They cannot rule over or imprison us, but they are wily adversaries and anyone who regards them casually needs to...

If we could be sinless, we would have no more need of a Savior. Remember, Jesus said that even the THOUGHT of doing something sinful is a sin. If we could be sinless here, then why do we need heaven? Heaven breathes of holiness--our pathetic attempts to be holy do not compare at all favorably...

We have no evidence that Esau was ultimately condemned by God. Esau seems to have softened toward his brother Jacob when Jacob returned after many years away. "Love overcomes a multitude of evils." I suspect that when God said, "Esau, I hated" He was referring to Esau's wicked...

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I notice that our local weekly rag (part of a chain of local weeklies) is decidedly liberal, (even though this area elects conservatives). What is amusing are the blisteringly harsh responses to their liberal editorials.

If I had to guess, I would guess that you are depressed (probably pretty natural under the circumstances) and your will to be a Christian, exhausted. But, we are Christians only if the Holy Spirit indwells us (see Romans 8:9)--willpower won't do it. God the Father calls us, the Blood of Jesus...

I say a hearty amen to that! :)

The Toronto Sun is what passes for "conservative" here (other than the National Post) but it tends to be a bit sensationalist. They insist on cheapening their image with the traditional "Sunshine Girl" pin-ups. :(

I don't know who told you that but it is basically untrue. I am acquainted with a number of pastors and none of them have ever complained that the government tells them what they are "permitted" to teach. I wouldn't agree. The Anglicans do alright but the "low-church" evangelical churches...

Well, I wouldn't say that exactly. No one interferes with church attendance or keeps track of who is a Christian. The rural areas tend to be solidly Christian. The cities, like Toronto, are very multi-cultural (over 140 languages are spoken in Toronto) and some of the immigrant groups are of...

Yet, we are told, in 1Peter 2:17---> "Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king." and Luke 1:50-->"...from generation to generation He is merciful to those who fear Him." And finally, this from the Lord Jesus Himself: Luke 12:5--> "But I will warn you whom you...

Maybe because he believes the media? The Canadian media (the CBC and CTV News) are even more down on President Trump than is the U.S. media (if that is possible). You have to go on U.S. alternative media like Gateway Pundit, Zerohedge, Breitbart, etc. to get the truth about Trump's...

Enoch 111 is a Canadian. Canada has a parliamentary form of government--very different from the U.S. government. The Prime Minister is a virtual dictator, if he has a majority government. That is why Canadians don't really like majority governments. Canadians are really nice people but they...

We will never be perfect in this world, ruled by the enemy of our souls--but, we can be pretty okay when it is our habit to "walk in the Spirit." If I display, "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control" only those who are sold out to wickedness...