Hold Every Thought Captive
Temptation Starts in Our Minds
Paul writes that we are to take every thought captive. We make it obedient to Jesus (2 Corinthians 10:5).
When it comes to what we think, we should control it, suppress it, and subdue it. We don’t let it control us or dictate what we do. We turn it over to Jesus, to obey him and what he says.
When we do this, our thoughts will never lead us astray.
How can this be?
Our thoughts drive our actions.
We must first think it before we do it. If we never entertain the idea in our mind, we will never do it with our bodies.
The temptation to sin starts in our minds. And with God’s help, that’s where it ends.
Consider This
“The temptation to sin does not come from God but from within. It’s up to us to decide what to do with it. Do we give in to it, or do we resist it?” -Peter DeHaan from James and Jude Bible Study
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Though I mostly write nonfiction, I also write fiction! My first three fiction books release in February. They are faith-friendly, YA speculative reads in The Next High Priest Series.
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Matthew Bible Study (40-Day Bible Study Series, Book 12): Releases January 29, 2025, available in ebook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook. Order your copy today.
1 & 2 Peter Bible Study (40-Day Bible Study, Book 13), reviewing final edits. Target release March 2025
Elephant God: What the Fable of Six Blind Men and the Elephant Can Teach Us about God, working on the cover; 10% done with the writing.
Mark Bible Study (40-Day Bible Study, Book 14): the outline is done; will begin writing in March.
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Peter DeHaan
Confronting status quo Christianity to live a life that matters.
Books: 200 Old Testament Sinners & Saints, James & Jude Bible Study, Women of the Bible, and many more.
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