Yeah . . . but I still sin!

Responding to My Sin Text

why care about sin?

Demonstrates a lack of reverence for God Acts 5:3-5 3 Then Peter said, Ananias, how is it that Satan has so lled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land? 4 Didnt it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasnt the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God. 5 When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened

why care about sin?

Demonstrates a lack of love for God. John 14:15 If you love me you will keep my commandments

why care about sin?

Minimizes the value of the Christs death. 1 Corinthians 15:13 For I delivered to you as of rst importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

why care about sin?

Forfeits the abundant life. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

why care about sin?

Hinders Gods Mission.
1 Peter 2:9-12 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

responses to my sin
SATAN (Accuses - Revelation 12:10) THE FATHER (Judges - John 3:36) THE SON (Advocates - 1 John 2:1) THE SPIRIT (Convicts - John 16:8-11) THE FAITH COMMUNITY Prays (1 John 5:16) Confronts (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Restores (Galatians 6:1)

my response to my sin

REFLECT

my response to my sin

REVEAL

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REPENT

my response to my sin

REPAIR