Manuel writes, "Many changes have taken place in my life, during the Purity Bootcamp and especially during the Purity Follow-Up course.
First, I gained a new, better, and deeper understanding of the gospel. Before this course, I always understood the gospel as a finite thing - me giving my life to Jesus, and then I am on the safe side. But through the principles of washing at the cross, walking by the Spirit, and warring against the flesh, I learned that salvation and sanctification are ongoing, so it is necessary to come daily to the cross to wash off the worldly dirt. As a result of this washing at the cross, I am capable and willing to walk in joy with the Spirit and to crucify the demands of my flesh.
This study brought me into a much deeper, intimate, and loving relationship with my wonderful Savior than ever before.
Previously, I always tried to escape out of the grip of sexual sin by my own efforts. I read books, counted days, kept a diary, feasted, meditated, tried by willpower, and more. I don't say that all these things are bad. But by none of these methods was I ultimately freed of this pestilence (sexual immorality). I could resist porn and self-gratification for a maximum of about 2-3 weeks between falls, and that's not freedom.
Thank God that he brought me to this course and worked so powerfully in my heart and life! I learned that I am weak, fighting on my own, isolated from Christ; I'm wholly dependent on Him and His fulfilled work on the cross.
My thoughts, desires, and character have changed completely! I no longer see myself as a sinner because Jesus paid the full price of all my past, present, and future transgressions; now, I see myself with a new identity, and the gospel set me free to live in it. And probably the most amazing thing is that I don't have to make any more effort, because now it is no more me (my old nature) who is living, but God's Spirit in and through me! Human words are too limited to describe how wonderful this is!
I had Gabriel as a mentor and appreciated his help very much. Every morning I opened with joy his feedbacks in my mailbox, which gave me so much motivation!
I recommend this course with the utmost conviction because it is the first and only time I feel free after decades of suffering in sexual sin. The study is so cross-centered, which is needed to break and stay free from any thought or sin struggle."
Questions 8. What are your thoughts about Manuel's testimony? Please share.
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