Don’t Treat the Symptoms

Introduction:

Symptoms:

Jesus teaches, the most dangerous evil is not what is on the outside of you but what is inside of you.

Attempting to blame external influences will never remedy the issues of your heart.

Evil Thoughts—when the heart’s desire begins to establish a plan.

Sexual Immorality—any sexual desire going against God’s standard.

Theft—the desire to take what you want regardless of the consequences.

Murder—the desire to pretend to be God, by deciding who deserves the right to live.

Adultery—the unashamed violation of the marriage covenant.

Coveting—the desire to take something which belongs to someone else.

Wickedness—the desire to cause harm to someone else.

Deceit—the desire to trick someone else for your own benefit.

Sensuality—the desire to act upon every passion without restraint.

Envy—the desire which is unwilling to be satisfied with what you have.

Slander—the desire to speak of another in a manner which belittles them and makes you feel good.

Pride—the arrogant belief your desires are justified.

Foolishness— (being stupid) the senseless desire to ignore God’s wisdom.

You cannot successfully change your behavior until God has changed your heart.