Why does God Allow Family Betrayal? (After Service: Houston)
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Why Trying Harder Doesn’t Work: How Grace, Not Law, Breaks the Power of Sin”
✍️ Inspired by Pastor Joseph Prince’s sermon on grace and faith.
🌿 Introduction: The Struggle with Sin and the Search for Freedom
Many Christians live under constant pressure — trying harder, doing more, and striving for perfection — only to fall into guilt and exhaustion.
But what if the secret to overcoming sin isn’t about trying harder… but trusting deeper?
Pastor Joseph Prince powerfully teaches that true transformation comes not from the law, but from grace.
Grace isn’t permission to sin — it’s power to live free from it.
🕊️ Grace vs. Law: Understanding the Difference
The Law demands; Grace supplies.
The law says, “Do good, and you’ll be blessed.”
Grace says, “You are blessed — now go and do good.”
The Law condemns; Grace transforms.
The law exposes sin but gives no power to overcome it.
Grace forgives sin and gives the strength to rise above it.
Mount Sinai vs. Mount Zion.
The law was given on Mount Sinai and brought death.
Grace came through Jesus at Mount Zion and brought salvation.
Grace changes everything because it brings the focus back to Jesus, not self-effort.
💫 Faith Justifies — Works Follow Naturally
Joseph Prince highlights that faith, not works, justifies us before God.
Abraham wasn’t made righteous by his actions, but because he believed God’s promises.
When faith comes first, good works naturally follow — not out of fear or duty, but out of love.
This is why true moral excellence flows from grace, not guilt.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live right, love deeply, and give generously.
❤️ The Power of the Cross: Judgment Has Passed
At Calvary, Jesus took our judgment once and for all.
When you are in Christ, you will not face judgment for your sins — because He already bore it.
As Joseph Prince explains, there’s no “double jeopardy” in God’s court.
You can’t be punished for something Jesus has already paid for.
That truth doesn’t make us careless — it makes us thankful, and that gratitude fuels a changed life.
✝️ From Striving to Resting: The Stories of the Rich Young Ruler and Zakius
Two men, two very different outcomes:
The rich young ruler trusted in his works and left Jesus sorrowful.
Zakius, the tax collector, received grace and became joyful, generous, and transformed.
Grace doesn’t demand — it transforms.
When you know how much you are loved, you naturally want to give and bless others.
🌟 Right Believing Leads to Right Living
The law tells you what to do but doesn’t help you do it.
Grace changes what you want to do by renewing your heart.
When you believe right — that you are loved, forgiven, and accepted — you begin to live right.
Joseph Prince summarizes it beautifully:
“Right believing always produces right living.”
🔥 Key Takeaways
You overcome sin by embracing grace, not by enforcing rules.
Faith justifies; works are the fruit, not the root.
Jesus took your judgment — you are free from condemnation.
Grace transforms hearts, producing generosity and holiness.
Rest, don’t strive — because Jesus has already finished the work.
💬 Final Thoughts: Live from Grace, Not for Approval
You don’t need to earn God’s approval — you already have it in Christ.
Grace doesn’t weaken morality; it strengthens it by changing us from the inside out.
When you truly understand grace, sin loses its hold, and love becomes your motivation.
“For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” — Romans 6:14
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How To Make Spirit-Led Decisions (Full Sermon) | Joseph Prince
In this Gospel Partner episode, learn how to hear the voice of God and make Spirit-led decisions.
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Chapters
0:00 In Today's Gospel Partner Episode...
0:36 Welcome Message By Joseph Prince
1:10 01 Introduction: The 2 ways God leads us
13:08 02 The value of godly counsel
25:55 03 Being Spirit-led = being supply conscious
37:23 04 The Holy Spirit will teach you ALL things
42:32 05 What to do before you make a decision
52:03 06 Don't be afraid to take the first step!
1:02:55 07 The Lord will lead you step by step
1:10:29 08 Follow after peace and love
1:18:24 09 Salvation prayer & prayer of blessing
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