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How did this thief overcome his sin?
Ephesians 4:28... Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Ephesians 4:28... Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
this is an excellent example of how we work the law of faith.
God says do not steel. Thats all great and stuff. But it is not going to stop a guy from steeling.. or cause them to not want to (unless they are trying to get something out of it, which would be sin because it is self motivated.)
how do we do it by faith?
1. We trust (faith) God to supply our needs
2. We trust God that says if we work, he will supply those needs.
3. We take the focus off self. (work is hard, Work is laborious and I hate it) and place our focus on God. (work is rewarding)
4. We place focus on others (who am I to take what God Gave them, Better that I should work, so I can help others in need. and allow God to use me)
you see. the law focuses on self, which is what it was intended to do. It is when we focus on others we learn to fulfill the things condemned by the law.