Beauty or Beast

A German Shepherd can be trained to be a ferocious accomplice to evil intent or helpful companion for the visually impaired.  This is learned behavior. In the same way, habits are learned behaviors that become a powerful force in your life for good or bad.  Every habit is either Christ-centered or self-centered… potentially a beauty or a beast!

Scripture uses words like strongholds, slavery, and bondage to paint a picture of being a prisoner to sin.  You may be held captive to “acceptable activities” or to destructive or un-Christlike attitudes.  Even good behavior, such as church work, can be overindulged in to the degree that it becomes sin.

2 Peter 2:19 “For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.”