Teachback Tuesday-Escaping the Bondage of Self-Indulgence

<p>According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of self-indulgence is “excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims.” Here are some signs that you may be struggling with self-indulgence:</p> <ul><li>You have an income but no money because of your spending habits</li> <li>You repeatedly complain about your weight but you keep eating things that are great for packing on the pounds</li> <li>Arriving late is your trademark for almost everything because of poor time management</li> <li>You allow yourself to be moody and expect people to just deal with it</li> <li>You’re taking poor care of your health but making excuses for it</li> </ul> <p>Self-indulgence is self-inflicted bondage. You are in prison and holding the keys. Living like this makes life less enjoyable and more stressful. We don’t realize it at first, but the self-indulgent life seems like it would reward us, but it actually robs and enslaves us. We don't have to live like this. There is a way out.</p> <p>God can put His finger on our particular weaknesses and help us to overcome them by His power and might, not by our own. This 3-point lesson provides helpful reminders on how we can turn our lives from the agony of repeated defeat to the joy of victories in Christ.</p> <p><a href='https://www.keeptheheart.com/product/podcast-donation/'>Donate to This Podcast HERE!</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.keeptheheart.com/shop/'>Books & Bibles in the Shop at Keep the Heart</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.keeptheheart.com/product/icu-in-christ-unconditionally-heart-conditions-leader-guide/'>In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions Bible Study</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.keeptheheart.com/product/icu-in-christ-unconditionally-new-testament-leader-guide/'>In Christ Unconditionally: New Testament Bible Study</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.keeptheheart.com/product/icu-in-christ-unconditionally-old-testament-leader-guide/'>In Christ Unconditionally: Old Testament Bible Study</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.