How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit: Even When You Feel Like Saying Yes

by Erwin W. Lutzer, Jack Hibbs (Foreword)

Don’t Give Up—You Can Still Break Free

You've prayed. You've surrendered your sin to God. You've been more zealous about reading the Bible. But what do you do when you still can't shake your bad habits?

After discouragement and defeat set in, you need a dose of genuine hope and some biblical, time-tested guidance on breaking free for good. More than just simple suggestions for behavioral change, How to Say No to a Stubborn Habit will help you overcome the struggles in your life through a lasting transformation of attitude and heart. Dr. Erwin Lutzer shows you
  the three essential ground rules you must accept to truly change the secret to doing away with tempting thoughts rather than rehearsing them the roles of God, Satan, and your loved ones in your success or failure  
You've resolved to break a stubborn habit. Aided by biblical insights and reflection questions in every chapter, you will discover the grace, courage, and wisdom to step out of the past and into a more hope-filled future.

Genres: Self Help

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 6, 2026

About the author

Erwin W. Lutzer is senior pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and Loyola University, he is the author of numerous books, including the Gold Medallion Award winner "Hitler's Cross" and the best seller "One Minute After You Die". He is also a teacher on radio programs heard on more than 700 stations throughout the United States and the world, including "Songs in the Night," "The Moody Church Hour," and the daily feature "Running to Win." He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and have three married children and seven grandchildren.