Why Break Bad Habits?Break Bad Habits - Bible study Topics on Habits Why You Need To Break Bad Habits? You want to quit bad habits? Are you sure of why you want to break the habit? When you are sure of why you want to do away with any habit, then you will easily get the courage to break free from it. Then the ability to carry out the right action will come to you naturally.The very first most important step is to know why you want to break bad habits. This will help to motivate you break into total freedom. You have a better chance of success when you know why you desire to do away with the habits. Habit is a forceful monster. Getting rid of bad habit is a very big challenge. But with God's help you can overcome! Simply remember, to break bad habits will not come by your Your habit is your decision. It is your choice. You could therefore think differently and reach a different decision. You could decide right now to act in a different manner so as to break bad habits and develop good ones. God at the center When you play your part, God is ready to help you conquer these little foxes that spoil your life. However, our Almighty Father would not do your part for you. The decision and determination to break bad habits or to retain them and stay longer in the pit of your depression and fears is yours. When you make the decision God will give you the power you need to carry it out. God is your help in the time of every need. Make the decision right now to break bad habits. It is the best decision you could make. Why not do it now? Consequences of Bad Habits In the Bible, bad habits are likened to little foxes; they destroy promising vineyards. They are also like little demons; they are uncontrollable. Take the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:1-5. The man:
• He was out of control as no one could bind him not even  with chains• No one was strong enough to subdue him • Night and day he cried out cutting himself with stones • He was unable to fulfill his mission of spreading the good news until he broke off….from the power of the tombs. When you think about it, you will see how your bad habits are leading you everyday closer to the situation of this man in the tombs. When will your weeping and sorrow stop? How will you gain self control and direct your life God’s way? It is when you finally break bad habits. Why are you so helpless? It is because of the little foxes. You cannot gain full control over your own self until you break bad habits. Of course, you realize the sorrow and pains involved. Maybe you also cried day and night. You know how you are hurting yourself and those very dear to you because of these evil unpleasant secret actions. How can you discover a purpose for your life when you are still living in the tomb with lifeless habits? Well you know how difficult it is for you to find a purpose and motivation to live your life. That is why you have to deal with your bad habits. It is not easy but it’s possible. I know it’s one of the greatest challenges you would ever face. Yet, you can conquer bad habits with God if you give it the required time and efforts. Breaking bad habits is possible. You have to realize you are like a person who wants to overcome a big obstacle. You want to achieve a goal. And for your dream to come true you need determination. You need to persist and continue in your effort. The Bible says when you have done everything to stand; you have to keep standing. You need to stay on. Keep on acting until you achieve your desired goal. Take control of your mind and body. Occupy them fully with the things that are pure and noble! You will always discover new bad habits to break as you move on in life. You have therefore to be willingness and obedience to keep going forward with God and break bad habits on your way. Of course you know it will take time and effort. But the joy at the other end will give you the zeal and the courage to keep on until you get there. How long and what effort would it take? It depends on how simple or complex the habit is. To correct a simple habit like fixing the time for waking up and for taking your dinner may require just few days. Complex addictions, of course require more time and efforts. No matter what it takes, wait patiently until you break free to reach the end you desire. See also:
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might or by your power. You will do it when you know and understand how the law of habits works. This understanding is what will help you to break bad habits painlessly.
