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TTx   0@ Christians  Make your personal commitment to God now so when temptation comes, your mind has already been made up.uu   <@@!  lGod has set the standard  we just need to follow it. 77    <@ q  nIf God is your Lord  does your life reflect His glory:88   <@p @X  [+By assembling together at each opportunity.,,  <@ @a  W'By devoting time to Gods word each day.((  <@ @  V&By communing with God in prayer often.''  < @0@ P MBy helping others with needs.H  0޽h ? 33___PPT10i.+D=' = @B +   K0    $ (  $x $ 0@` Its normal to encounter struggles  That s part of life for every Christian. Paul addresses dilemma  Rom. 7:21-25uu $ <@'   $ <@-  w- Implementing successful change in ourselves... $ <@  ^"Change is a result of commitment.  #   $ <x@f  ]-Even change for the better can be difficult. ..  $ 0@`  zJWas obedience to Christ an easy decision? 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