Belt of Distinction

Not every struggle is the same. Character defects of the old nature and trained habits of the body both matter, but they are not treated identically. Romans 7 describes the war of remaining sin. Hebrews 12:1 calls us to lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely. Distinguishing them prevents you from baptizing a habit as identity or treating a heart-idol as a mere technique problem.

Categorize one struggle each day as “sin nature” or “habit.” For each habit, create a Spirit-empowered replacement. Thank God that your identity is no longer defined by these defects, and share the categorization with your partner.