Landmines in the Path of the Believer
Overview
Dr. Charles Stanley identifies seven destructive temptations and gives Christians the hope and skills they need to live an abundant and obedient life.
When you are in the heat of spiritual battle, it does not take long to realize that Satan will do anything to prevent you from becoming the person God has planned for you to be. However, he does not always employ an all-out frontal assault. Sometimes the danger comes in subtle, secretive schemes—landmines hidden along our paths. These landmines, once detonated, can paralyze us spiritually and stop us from living an abundant and obedient life. In Landmines, beloved pastor Dr. Charles Stanley shows readers how to identify, avoid, or defuse landmines of: Pride, Jealousy and Envy, Insecurity, Compromise, Unforgiveness, Sexual Sin, and Laziness.
Avoiding serious trouble is not difficult, says Dr. Stanley, especially if you follow the route God has given you to travel. God knows the way through every minefield.
Top Highlights
“Third, pray that He will give you the ability to turn away from pride.” (Page 36)
“Fifth, remember where you came from and how far God has brought you.” (Page 37)
“You must settle two things. First, God is greater that any weapon Satan can bring against you. No matter how horrendous Satan’s attack may seem, God is all-powerful. Second, to conquer these sins, you must acknowledge that God has forbidden each one. They are landmines that have been laid in your path, but they do not have to lead to your destruction.” (Page 3)
“The first thing you can do to combat pride is to realize that pride is present in your life.” (Page 36)
“Second, ask God to forgive you for being prideful.” (Page 36)
- Title: Landmines in the Path of the Believer
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2007
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Christian life; Spiritual warfare
- ISBNs: 9781418532024, 1418532029
- Resource ID: LLS:LANDMINES
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:05:07Z
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.).
