1.  When we don’t decisively deal with the sin in our lives, it becomes a continuing problem we must deal with.  We must “put to death” the deeds of the body, the sinful nature (Colossians 3:5; Romans 8:12-13; 13:14).  We must separate from the people, places, and things which lead us into sin.

2.  We must beware of entangling alliances; false teaching, business, politics, marriage (2 Corinthians 6:14-18) which can lead us into paths we should not take.

3.  When we have an important decision to make we must be sure to get the most godly counsel we can get.  Those we seek out for counsel should be growing in the Lord and in the Word, should be serving, should be growing in the character of Jesus Christ (i.e. the Fruit of the Spirit).