Every biblical doctrine is ultimately practical. It makes a difference in our lives. People will learn a truth, even a difficult one, if they see it matters. Each chapter concludes with thought provoking practical application. The dangers of exaggeration Failure to appreciate the struggle When people are taught that their entire nature and character changes at salvation, they can't help having a shallow view of the struggle against sin.
Sin runs deep.
As we discussed in our chapter on sin, it's not just some behavioral problem or the breaking of rules. Sin is rooted in our character's proud desire to run our own lives. Then some people come along and teach that our desires have completely changed. They say that our character has changed. For many, they explain the struggle as nothing more than a matter of training bodily urges and habits.