Stomping Iniquity: The Supernatural Science of Repentance and Overcoming the Flesh

The Science of Repentance 

I was sitting across from my wife, Susan, the other morning, wrapping my hands around a hot mug of coffee. You know how it is when you’re staring down a goal and you’ve done well, but that last little bit feels like a mountain you just can’t summit? I told her, "Susan, I don’t know if I’m going to lose those last five pounds by my birthday. I’ve dropped fifty-five, but I’m struggling."

She looked at me with that simple, cheerleader-in-high-school clarity and said, "Oh, that’s easy. Just stop snacking."

I just sat there. I think I actually blinked a few times in silence. Stop snacking? It sounds so simple, right? But inside of me, there is a "Cookie Monster" that lives and breathes. To me, peanut butter and crackers are a spiritual experience. My subconscious paradigm is wired to think that a snack is always a good idea. I remembered hearing Arnold Schwarzenegger once say that when he needs to cut weight, he just stops eating. I can't even fathom that mindset. How is that even possible?

This is the pain point so many of us face in our spiritual lives. We have these "iniquities"—these deep-seated patterns and desires—that seem to defy our willpower. We want to be closer to Jesus, we want to walk in the supernatural, but we feel tethered to the "pigpen" of our old habits. We grit our teeth, trying to "not sin," yet the desire remains.

The good news is that there is a science to repentance. It isn't just about feeling bad; it’s about a total paradigm shift. In this post, we’re going to look at how to stomp out iniquity, move into the authority of the signet ring, and truly recover ourselves from the snare of the devil. If you've ever felt like a "marred pot" that just can't stay on the wheel, this is for you.

When we talk about "Stomping Iniquity," we have to understand what we're actually dealing with. There’s a difference between a "sin" and an "iniquity." A sin is often that overt act—the "thou shalt not" that you went ahead and did. But iniquity is something that gets inside the heart. It’s a pattern. It’s that thing the Spirit of God told you not to do, but you did it anyway, and now it has a foothold.

I remember playing tennis for four hours a day when I was a kid. I was burning thousands of calories just by existing. I never had to "pull back the reins" on my eating because my lifestyle handled it. But as we get older, and as we grow in our walk with Christ, we realize we have to deal with the heart. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me (Psalm 66:18).

I was recently having a conversation with my friend Stephen Barrett from Holy Fire Japan. We were talking about the letters to the seven churches in Revelation. It hit me: we cannot stay resolved to be iniquitous. We can't just throw up our hands and say, "Well, Lord, you made me this way! Why did you make me a marred pot?" Paul addresses this head-on: Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? (Romans 9:20).

The truth is, Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). He paid the price, but He also calls us to be "overcomers."

Think about the Prodigal Son. When he was in that pigpen, he didn't just "feel sorry." He made a move. Repentance is like a drunk man staggering down a hallway. He keeps hitting the walls, but as long as he’s moving toward the door—toward Jesus—he’s on the right path. Each step toward the Father is a step away from the filth. And the amazing thing is, when you start moving toward Him, He doesn't wait for you to arrive. He runs to meet you. He gives you the robe, the fatted calf, and most importantly, the signet ring. That ring represents authority. True repentance leads to spiritual authority.

But how do we handle the "stupid thoughts" that keep coming back? I was mowing the lawn the other day, listening to the Bible on my headphones. I was "doing the right thing," right? But my mind started wandering. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a wicked, iniquitous thought popped into my head. I was shocked! "Lord, I'm listening to the Word! How did that get in here?"

Jesus said, Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you (John 15:3). But He also said to let those words sink down into our ears and abide in our hearts. Information in the ears isn't the same as meditation in the heart. Our iniquities actually "attract" demonic thoughts. It’s like a magnetic pull. To break that pull, we have to use the Word as a weapon. This is why I'm always telling you to hide the Word in your heart. When the temptation hits, you don't just "try" not to think about it; you hit back with Scripture. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (Joshua 1:8).

Personal Reflections

I’ve had to walk this out myself. Losing fifty-five pounds was a physical battle, but it started with a spiritual one. I had to realize that my "gluttony" was an iniquity—a desire that was counter to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. For years, I just accepted it as "who I am." I realized I was "opposing myself," as Paul says in 2 Timothy.

There were times I missed it. There were times I’d be gritting my teeth, trying to be "good," while my heart was still longing for the "onions and garlic" of my old life. Jesus had to correct me. He showed me that I was trying to "strive" in my own strength. But the servant of the Lord must not strive.

I learned that repentance is actually a gift. We think we "do" repentance, but the Bible says God grants repentance. We seek it, and then He gives it. It’s a supernatural release where the desire for the sin actually dies.

One of the biggest lessons I learned—and I talk about this in my book OPEN YOUR EYES—is that even after the spiritual desire is gone, you still have to deal with the "lump of meat" that is your flesh. Your body is a portable sinning machine. It has "muscle memory" for iniquity. Even when the demon is gone or the spiritual root is pulled, the flesh still wants its snack. You have to take that ground back by force and establish new, righteous habits.

Biblical References

The Bible gives us a very specific "recovery protocol" for when we find ourselves snared. We often look at our struggle and feel hopeless, but the Word says there is a way out.

First, we have to flee. Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart (2 Timothy 2:22). You don't hang around the temptation to see if you're "strong enough" now. You run!

Second, there is a secret to breaking off iniquities that most people miss. It was hidden in Daniel’s counsel to the King. He said, Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquility (Daniel 4:27).

Did you catch that? You can break off iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. When we are stuck in iniquity, we are usually very self-focused. "Poor me, I have this struggle." But God says, "Go bear someone else's burden." When we shift our focus to loving our neighbor and meeting the needs of others, something supernatural happens to our own chains.

James echoes this: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much (James 5:16). Notice it doesn't say "pray for yourself to be healed." It says pray for one another that ye may be healed. There is a healing that only comes when you are out in the field, working for the King, and caring for His sheep.

Key Takeaways

• Iniquity is a Heart Issue: It’s not just the act; it’s the desire rooted in the heart that attracts demonic influence.
• Repentance is a Gift: God grants repentance (2 Timothy 2:25). We must seek it diligently until He releases it.
• The Word is a Weapon: Hide Scripture in your heart so you can use it as a "sword" the moment a temptation arises.
• Break Iniquity with Mercy: Showing mercy to the poor and bearing others' burdens is a biblical key to breaking your own spiritual chains.
• The Flesh Must Be Tamed: Even after spiritual deliverance, you must discipline your physical body—your "portable sinning machine."

Conclusion and Call to Action

Friend, you don't have to live in a cycle of defeat. You don't have to be a "marred pot" that never makes it to the Master's table. Jesus wants to give you the signet ring of authority. He wants you to walk in the supernatural power that comes from a pure heart and clean hands.

Stop "striving" in your own strength and start using the keys of the Kingdom. Use the Word. Show mercy. Walk toward the Father. If you’re struggling with something today, I want to encourage you to dig deeper into these truths.

If this message touched you, please share it on social media. We need to get these "rocks of revelation" out to a world that is hurting. You can find more teachings and personal testimonies of deliverance on my website at ConradRocks.net.

And if you haven't already, check out my books, OPEN YOUR EYES and Overcoming Night Terror, for more in-depth strategies on spiritual warfare and walking with Jesus.

Until we meet again, dig deeper and go higher!

Action Items

• Identify the Root: Spend time in prayer and ask the Holy Spirit to show you if your struggle is an overt sin or a deep-seated iniquity in the heart.
• Weaponize the Word: Choose one KJV Bible verse that directly counters your current struggle and memorize it today. Recite it the moment a negative thought enters your mind.
• Show Mercy: This week, find a concrete way to show mercy to someone in need or the poor. Whether it’s a donation or a hand-up, do it as an act of breaking off iniquity.
• Pray for Others: Identify someone else who is struggling with a similar issue and commit to praying fervently for their healing and deliverance.
• Flee the Scene: Identify one "trigger" environment or habit that leads to your iniquity and make a firm plan to "flee" from it the next time it arises.