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If grace rescues us, what trains us to live awake? We explore the sharp edge between real sanctification and the counterfeit comfort that whispers, “I’m good, I don’t need to watch.” Together we trace how temptation works, why recognition is step one to freedom, and how Scripture equips us to spot the “way of escape” before compromise sets in.

We walk through Paul’s portrait of the war between flesh and Spirit, Ezra’s warning about ungodly alliances, and the sobering wisdom of Proverbs. The thread tying it all together is Jesus’ image from Matthew 15: every plant not planted by the Father will be uprooted. That picture reframes the whole Christian life: fruit proves the root, and vigilance protects the fruit. We talk about spiritual seduction that starts with small distractions, the quiet drift of antinomian thinking, and the subtle idols of time, ambition, relationships and comfort that slowly redraw our loyalties.

You’ll hear practical tools for cultivating discernment: praying specifically to recognize temptation, auditing how you spend attention, choosing companions who sharpen your conscience, and responding fast when weeds appear in your spiritual lawn. We don’t confuse effort with earning—salvation is by grace alone—but we press into the grace that trains us to say no to sin and yes to holiness. If you’ve ever felt the tension between God’s sovereignty and your daily responsibility, this conversation offers clarity, courage and a path forward.

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