 Are you struggling to break free from a sinful habit? Take these biblical steps to lasting freedom. Number one, repent. This means change your mind so that you can turn from your sin. Repentance means that you agree with what God says about your sin, that it's wrong, and that you have to be rid of it in all forms and for all time. Often we deceive ourselves by pretending to repent without really agreeing with God on a deep level. We say, I'm done with this and the flesh whispers for now. We say, I'll never do that again and the flesh whispers until the cravings get too strong. Number two, renounce. This means forsake or turn from your sin. Once you've repented, it's easier to renounce. Number three, get in the habit of daily reading God's word. It's difficult to be hungry for the world when you're satisfied with God's word. Number four, develop a lifestyle of prayer. Fellowship with the Holy Spirit weakens the power of temptation.