When Christian leaders fall, it forces us to ask uncomfortable questions about ourselves: Am I actually close to God, or just performing? What's the difference between behaviour control and real transformation?

In this episode, we explore:

• Why willpower alone leads to failure (and often more sin)
• The problem of the law in Romans 7
• God's promise of a new heart in Ezekiel 36
• How shame keeps us stuck in the performance trap
• What it means to position yourself for transformation
• The self-propelling cycle of spending time with Jesus

This isn't about trying harder. It's about being transformed from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Key Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27, Romans 7:24-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:3

Reflection Question: Where are you relying on your own willpower instead of God's transforming power?

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