Say Goodbye to Stubborn Sin: A surgeon explains the physiological factors that trigger it

By Clark Gerhart

Book Overview

If I am a Christian why do I still struggle with sin? The answer to the question we all hate to admit we ask is finally revealed. The often quoted answer is that the flesh is still alive in us, even after salvation. The problem is we never knew just how alive it really was. Until now. It took years of medical advances to realize what Paul was telling us all along: Our human fleshly nature that predisposes us to sin really is our flesh.That's right. You will find in these pages the mystery of the flesh finally revealed through insights gained in medical science that show that your fleshly nature is thoroughly rooted in and composed of just what Paul told us - your flesh and blood. Your nervous system, chemicals, cells, hormones - everything that is you combines to produce your human nature, and it is corrupted by sin. It arises from every inch of your being. It is who you are through and through, from head to toe, which explains why it has been so tough to beat.You can begin conquering the flesh in your life by throwing away all the vague notions of "the old man of the flesh" or the "fleshly nature." It is not mystical or esoteric or vague it is as real as the nose on your face. In fact the nose on your face is part of it.Using this realization, we will take the approach of a doctor and begin by reviewing your symptoms. You will learn that the problems you struggle with over and over in life are signs of a deeper problem in your flesh.We will then examine your flesh for areas where it is infected by the illness of sin. You will see why your tendency is to be defensive - your neurologic system is programmed this way. You will see why you are driven to certain harmful behaviors by your reflexes. You will understand addictions when you discover how dependent you are on sensory stimuli. And many more aspects of the flesh will be discussed to help you understand and identify the area in your life that keeps problems continually resurfacing.The climax is a prescription for cure using the scriptural process of sanctification, which now takes on new meaning. With the new revelation of how real and powerful your flesh is you will also recognize how much you need the power of the Holy Spirit to set you free. Like a powerful medicine, the power of the Spirit will be applied directly to the source of the problem deep in your life. The result is real change in your life that lasts.Just like the operations that I use as a surgeon to help cure my patients, this process can be painful. The result, however, is the elimination of the problem that leads you into sin and renewed spiritual health and strength.If you are in need of this type of healing open these pages - the doctor will see you now...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1711381667
• ISBN13: 9781711381664
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A True Help!

Being in the ministry for many years I have read countless Christian self-help books, some are helpful, some are not. I will say from the top,"Say Goodbye To Stubborn Sin," is one of the finest I have ever read. Dr. Gerhart has dared in this work to go to the core of stubborn sin. You know the kind, you think you have it licked only to find it's ugly head popping up again and again. You are frustrated, embarrassed and at wits-end. You just don't know what to do anymore, nor where to turn. You feel like a failure to yourself, to those you love and worse of all to the one you serve, God. In this work, the author digs down to the root of these stubborn sins, our flesh, our physical self. The information he gives probably won't be 'flesh pleasing' to you, but it certainly will be an asset to 'sin ceasing.' A new twist on an old problem, revealing revelation that could well change your spiritual walk forever and finally giving you the freedom you have been longing for. I recommend this for all serious Christians that are seeking to walk in victory.

A truly annointed message!

I thought my walk with Christ was pretty solid, until I read Dr. Gerhart's book. What an annointed message! The idea that we are responsible for our own actions seems like common sense, but our tendency to blame other causes, from peer pressure to Satan, often causes us to treat the symptoms of sin rather that rip out sin by its roots. Our fallen nature is the root, and, as Dr. Gerhart so succinctly puts it, our flesh is the physial manifestation of this root. By following Dr. Gerhart's methodology, I see my Christian faith reaching a whole new level. Thank you, Dr. Gerhart, for putting into words what I've known all along: It's me, and accepting that responsibility is the start to a whole new relationship with God.

Physiological secrets of the flesh exposed!

This is an excellent book! It's a must read for every Christian! Finally, a book that perfectly combines human physiology with Christian spirituallity. It is astounding to realize how so much about our personalities that we thought was spiritual, is actually rooted deeply in our flesh. Dr. Gerhart reveals powerful truths that will change how you view yourself and the world around you. Find spiritual victory that LASTS!

Why we do what we don't want to do

This is a great book that should be read by everyone, for we all have areas of our life we struggle with, some of them hidden from oursleves. And then we can't understand why life doesn't get better! Although a bit long for my ADD mind, the concepts are essential in understanding why I do what I don't want to do, and overcoming habits & behavior that are harmful to me and interfere in my relationship with God. The only thing that I think would be more helpful is either a little review section at the end of each chapter, with some questions or possibly an abridged version that includes a study guide for personal use and small groups.

Finally, a concrete plan for defeating the power of sin!

While reading this book, I constantly found myself saying two thing: "So that is why I can't stop that sinful habbit" and "So that's how I can stop it". After reading many books on fighting sin, I was convinced that there was nothing more I could do than simply pray, read the Bible more, and strengthen my will power. But this book changed all that, beginning with a fascinating description of the physical factors in our thinking patterns. This openned up for me a huge window of understanding on biblical teachings on the flesh and how healthy thinking patterns can actually be re-established in a concrete way that harnesses the influence of our physical make-up.