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Appendix B

Fifty Ways to Overcome Sin

  1. Study the Bible
  2. Become acquainted with nature
  3. Spend time in prayer
  4. No aimless, idle time
  5. No corrupting associations
  6. Keep door closed to tempter
  7. Do not consent to any wrong
  8. Be wise to discern evil
  9. Be strong to resist evil
  10. Do not shirk care and responsibility
  11. Do not become full of worldly cares
  12. Reserve time for heavenly things
  13. Keep thoughts on heavenly things
  14. Sing psalms and heavenly songs
  15. Associate with fellow believers
  16. Speak to one another of His love
  17. Behold the beauty of His character
  18. Do not make excuses for sin
  19. Answer every temptation with "It is written"
  20. Be submissive and believing
  21. Have faith
  22. Exercise temperance and self-control
  23. Distrust your own power and ability
  24. Refrain from constant contact with sin
  25. Rest upon the strength and wisdom of God
  26. Do not consent to sin
  27. Constantly partake of the divine nature
  28. Consent to be lead of the Holy Spirit
  29. Claim every promise of God
  30. Do not look to circumstances
  31. Don't be discouraged by your weakness
  32. Do not be presumptuous
  33. Cherish no sinful desires
  34. Remember, every sin we commit brings reproach upon Christ
  35. Share in the work of salvation of souls
  36. Bring into captivity every thought
  37. Cultivate continual devotion
  38. Renounce self
  39. Constantly look to Jesus
  40. Fasting
  41. Humility
  42. Entire dependence upon God
  43. Unreserved consecration to His work
  44. Unselfish ministry to others
  45. Receive the life of Christ
  46. Receive His word
  47. Do what you know to be right
  48. Do not disguise your faith because of fear or shame
  49. Do not tamper with sin
  50. Resist the elements of depravity