Greg Laurie: A New Beginning God’s Solution to Man’s Problem | The Power of Ideas
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Nov 5, 2025 Explore the nature of good and bad ideas, unraveling their origins from the Garden of Eden. Discover how temptation manifests through the lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride. Delve into the consequences of Adam and Eve's choices and the importance of taking personal responsibility. Reflect on Cain and Abel's story, highlighting jealousy and the heart's motive. Ultimately, find hope in God's ability to empower believers to resist sin and in the promise of second chances.
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When Warnings Go Unheeded
- Greg Laurie shares humorous real-world warning labels and a personal steam-burn story to illustrate ignoring warnings.
- The anecdotes model how people often ignore obvious cautions and suffer predictable consequences.
Be The Air Traffic Controller Of Your Mind
- Guard your thoughts because most sins start in the mind through contemplation and fantasy.
- Decide which thoughts to accept or reject and limit exposure to tempting images and media.
Three Categories Of Temptation
- Every temptation fits into three categories: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life.
- Identifying which category a temptation belongs to helps you recognize and resist it.
