

Breaking Down the Struggle with Sin - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 910
Sep 24, 2025
The conversation dives into the age-old question of why believers still struggle with sin despite being dead to it. Participants explore the idea that growth in faith involves wrestling with temptation. They discuss the significance of struggle as a sign of spiritual life, encouraging repentance and a pursuit of holiness. Emphasis is placed on understanding sanctification as a continuous journey, highlighting hope for ultimate victory over sin.
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Consider Yourself Dead To Sin
- Consider yourself dead to sin so it no longer controls your life.
- Grow in sanctification by actively resisting sin and relying on Christ for victory.
Use Scripture For Practical Escape
- Use Scripture promises like 1 Corinthians 10:13 to find escape routes in temptation.
- Seek practical resources and keep pursuing Jesus when wrestling with recurring sins.
Struggle Can Signal Spiritual Life
- Real-life struggle with sin coexists with theological declarations of being dead to sin.
- Jim Ramos concludes that ongoing wrestling with sin can be a sign of the Holy Spirit at work.