Willpower can get you through a moment, but it won't sustain you for a lifetime. Sin thrives on desire, so fighting it isn't about trying harder—it's about wanting something better. The Christian life isn't just saying no to sin; it's saying yes to the superior joy found in Christ. As Jesus becomes more beautiful to us, sin's empty promises lose their grip.
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