Winning on the Inside
Overview
Charles Stanley addresses the topic of temptation, and offers many practical ways to recognize and defeat it. Learn to identify danger zones, and put on the armor of God in your daily life. You are not alone in the battle of temptation. Look to God for victory and put the tempter behind you!
Top Highlights
“First, if you fail to engage in a struggle against temptation, a defeating habit in your life will take root and rob you of your confidence in the power of God in your life.” (Pages iv–v)
“Third, if you fail to engage in a battle against temptation to commit one type of sin, you likely will find yourself more prone to engage in still other types of sin.” (Pages vi–vii)
“Fourth, if you fail to engage in a battle against temptation, you ultimately will experience death of some type.” (Page vii)
“The Bible is not only a book of ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts,’ but a book of ‘how to’s.’ It is an extremely practical book with truth that can be applied directly to daily situations and circumstances. The Bible not only tells us to ‘yield not’ to temptation, but it tells us how to avoid yielding and how to avoid tempting circumstances in the first place.” (Page 1)
“A hard heart develops when people hear the truth, believe the truth, but refuse to apply the truth.” (Page vi)
- Title: Winning on the Inside
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 1998
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Pages: 111
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Study and teaching
- ISBNs: 9781418531713, 1418531715
- Resource ID: LLS:WINNGINSIDE
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:50:21Z
Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was often called “America’s Pastor.” He earned his bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his master’s degree and doctorate at Luther Rice Seminary. His theological viewpoint was evangelical and dispensational in nature.
Stanley served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta from 1971-2020. He ws the founder and president of In Touch Ministries and had served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The radio and television broadcast In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley aired around the world in more than 50 languages and covered an array of topics—from finances to parenting.
Stanley was a New York Times bestselling author who had written more than 45 books, including The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, The Reason for My Hope, Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life’s Journey, and dozens more in The Charles Stanley Collection (46 vols.).