Duane Sheriff Ministries
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Why Willpower Cannot Defeat Sin
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What if the secret to living holy is not trying harder—but trusting God more? Many sincerely desire change, yet become discouraged trying to overcome sin and weakness through human effort alone. In Episode 15 of "The Fear of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains that holiness is not achieved through willpower, religious performance, or striving in the flesh. True transformation happens as we behold the glory of God and trust the power of the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.
Holiness is not about pretending to be perfect or earning God's acceptance—it is the supernatural work of God's Spirit producing His nature and character within us. Like a metamorphosis, believers are progressively transformed from glory to glory as they keep their eyes fixed on Jesus through Scripture. The liberty the Holy Spirit brings is not freedom to sin, but freedom to become who God created us to be. When we transition from trying in our own strength to trusting in God's grace, we discover the sustainable path to holiness that religious effort can never produce.
This episode offers practical wisdom for overcoming discouragement, breaking free from condemnation, and learning to live holy by faith rather than fear, striving, or self-effort. #trustgod #trust #holyspirit #holyspiritpower #fearofgod #fearofthelord #grace #graceandtruth #religion #holiness #transformation #duanesheriff #identityinchrist #supernatural
Welcome to the Duane Sheriff Ministries YouTube channel! Duane has been ministering for over four decades and is known for his humor and for presenting the Gospel with clarity and simplicity. He is an author, international apostolic teacher, Charis Bible School Instructor, and host of the "Grace & Truth" broadcast.
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