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PoetPatriot Faith BLOG
Writings of Faith
by Roger W Hancock
Proclamation of Faith
God Exists
Christian Flag Placement
Constitution for a
Moral People
Meditations on Creation
Temptation
Depression?
My Pride
Your Ministry?
Which Bible Version?
Busy Busy Life
Why an Affair ?
Divorce
Cursing - "$#@&*% !"
Pro-Life Poetry
Various Helps
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The Roadside Ministry
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1000+ Original Sayings
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1000+ Collected Messages
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Church Motto - Why?
1000+ suggested Mottos.
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Even Christians can fall into
“depression,” though there is no need for it. The Christian has the
power of God, of His Holy Spirit to overcome. Better yet, if we do not
give in to the temptation of self-pity we can more easily overcome the
sin. Self-pity is the precursor to depression. For the
Christian, depression is the failure to maintain God’s joy.
Depression is the quelling of joy that should permeate
our being. By succumbing to the temptations to think upon our troubles
we give presence to self pity. Self pity is the beginning of depression.
"Woe is me, woe is me." Depression is the pit with self pity and lack of
joy being the demons that will drag you into the abyss of depression.
Self-pity and depression are sins. We sin by dwelling
upon our troubles. Worrying about that which we have no control, will
accomplish nothing. We sin by worrying and not trusting God. We sin when
we do not avail ourselves of the joy God has so graciously given.
Self-pity is selfishness. We must first resist the temptation of
self-pity which pulls into depression. Once we have sinned we must go
before God for forgiveness and the power to overcome...
Entire Article.
- (c)
Roger W Hancock 09-21-2007
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