The Paul Tripp Podcast 1055. Why Am I Struggling With Sin And God's Will? | Ask Paul Tripp
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Mar 13, 2026 A discussion about why recurring sin feels so persistent and what makes sanctification a lifelong struggle. Reflections on finding hope in God’s patient work and the promise of an eventual end to sin. Practical guidance on discerning God’s revealed will versus secret plans. Encouragement to live within Scripture and community while trusting God to guide life’s unfolding story.
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Why Recurring Sin Still Wins Sometimes
- Paul Tripp explains recurring sin persists because we underestimate sin's depth in our thoughts, desires, self-view, and longings.
- Sanctification is a lifelong process of God weeding out deep roots of sin day by day until final victory.
Rely On God's Patient Work Everyday
- Trust God's patient, ongoing work rather than expecting immediate perfection after forgiveness.
- Praise God's faithfulness and rely on daily spiritual tools as the 'hammer and saws' of redemption while you remain in the workshop.
The Funeral Of Sin Is Coming
- Paul Tripp frames final deliverance as a future certainty: sin and death will die, and believers will be freed forever.
- This funeral metaphor reframes present struggle as temporary and purposeful toward ultimate restoration.