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"Useless and Unproductive"
Overcoming-Lust.com ^ | 12/20/2013 | Jim Vander Spek

Posted on 12/21/2013 11:07:19 AM PST by EscondidoSurfer

What is it that causes a Christian to be “useless an unproductive?”

You know the type—going through the motions, claiming faith, but not growing in the faith. This tragic outcome happens in those who fail to overcome persistent sin in their lives. Their failure causes them to be knocked to the curb. They are described as ”useless” by God.

I went through a phase like this. In fact, I can truthfully say that most of my life was lived in that way.

The apostle Peter explains how to avoid this trap.....

(Excerpt) Read more at overcoming-lust.com ...


TOPICS: Moral Issues; Religion & Culture; Theology
KEYWORDS: lust
If we do not overcome lust, it makes us useless and unproductive as a Christian.
1 posted on 12/21/2013 11:07:19 AM PST by EscondidoSurfer
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To: EscondidoSurfer

You should post the whole thing if you want people to read it.


2 posted on 12/21/2013 11:20:12 AM PST by ifinnegan
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To: EscondidoSurfer

There are many non-Christians that are useless and unproductive, too. Just an observation—this is probably going to be a religious rather than a political thread.


3 posted on 12/21/2013 11:40:52 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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