1.1 Recognizing the sinful nature within us Romans 7:18
1.2 Identifying the deceptive nature of our hearts Jeremiah 17:9
1.3 Acknowledging the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit Galatians 5:17
2.1 The importance of guarding our hearts as the wellspring of life Proverbs 4:23
2.2 Renewing our minds to transform our lives Romans 12:2
2.3 The role of God's Word in guarding our hearts Psalm 119:11
3.1 The power of prayer in overcoming internal threats Philippians 4:6-7
3.2 The importance of fasting for spiritual strength Matthew 4:4
3.3 The role of meditation in focusing our minds on God's Word Psalm 1:2
4.1 The necessity of walking in the Spirit to overcome the flesh Galatians 5:16
4.2 The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering us John 16:13
4.3 The fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a Spirit-led life Galatians 5:22-23
5.1 The sufficiency of God's grace in our weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9
5.2 The role of God's mercy in our struggle with sin Hebrews 4:16
5.3 The assurance of God's forgiveness when we confess our sins 1 John 1:9