“Behavior and Conviction”

Behavior and conviction.  Both are important.

Behavior is the byproduct of conviction.  It is the consequence — the effect.

But…if the focus is first on behavior — with disregard for conviction — the end will be tragic.

This is why behavior modification alone is ineffective.  As a stand-alone…it will not endure.

In other words…it’s all about the heart.  This is where convictions are held.  When the heart is right…behavior is right.  That must be the sequence.

Behavior modification can result in reformation…but convictions well formed will result in transformation.

Jesus offers a new heart – and that leads to right behavior.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God…”