"Be Transformed by Making Your Mind Over" - "PUT ON THE NEW PERSONALITY"

 As Stephen's experience illustrates, a negative personality trait can come to the surface unexpectedly, even after we though we had it under control.  If that happens to you, do not be discouraged and do not conclude that you have failed as a Christian. Even the apostle Paul admitted: "When I wish to do what is right, what is bad is present with me." (Romans 7:21-23)  All imperfect Christians have to deal with negative traits that keep coming back like dust and dirt that accumulate in our home.  We need to keep working at remaining clean. How can we do that?

Pray to Jehovah about the trait that you are struggling with, confident that he will hear you and help you. (Read 1 John 5:14, 15)  While Jehovah  will not miraculously eliminate the trait, he can strengthen you so  that you do not give in to it.  (1 Peter 5:10)  Meanwhile, work in harmony wit your prayers by not feeding inclinations of the old personality.  For example,  be cautious about watching movies, watching television programs, or reading stories that glorify personality traits that you are trying to eliminate. And do not let your mind dwell on improper desires. - PHILIPPIANS 4:8; COLOSSIANS 3:2. 

Next time: "Be Transformed by Making Your Mind Over" - "PUT ON THE NEW PERSONALITY " - Conclusion

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