The Christian and Sin (3) Dealing with Sin

Sin – a departure from God’s standard of uprightness. Missing the mark Temptation – to entice or attempt to make someone do something wrong We can and must deal with temptation and sin! Rom. 6:23

The Christian and Sin (3) Dealing with Sin

Receive Forgiveness Romans 6:23 Obey the gospel – Hear, Believe, Repent, Confess, Be baptized As a Christian, repent, confess and pray – Acts 8:22, 1 John 1:9

A mindset to deal with sin We must control our minds Necessary for dealing with sin Cf. James 1:12-15 – sin begins in our mind Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 15:18-20 Our weapons - 2 Corinthians 10:5

A mindset to deal with sin You don’t have to sin! 1 John 3:5-9 Romans 6:1-4, 11-12 Make up your mind you are going to serve God Galatians 2:20 Colossians 3:1-2

Learn Self-control We can and must control what we are doing Every sin we commit involves self-control and discipline Self-control – a godly quality 2 Peter 1:6, Gal. 5:22-23 1 Corinthians 9:27 Our conversations James 3:2

Be on guard Avoid the lure – James 1:14 Constant alertness – 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober 1 Peter 1:13, Romans 12:3 Wake up Rom. 13:11-14 Our armor – Eph. 6:10-13

Control your environment Sin is often the product of our situation – where we are, what we are doing, our thoughts, etc. Proverbs 6:27, can a man take fire into his bosom…? 2 Corinthians 6:14 1 Peter 4:1-3 – been there long enough 1 Corinthians 6:12

Control your environment Peter was at the fire of the enemy – Mark 14:54 Choose your friends carefully, Prov. 1:10ff, Psalm 119:63 Proverbs 13:20 Run from sinful situations – like Joseph – Gen. 39:11-12

Do things to make you spiritual Prefer your brethren – Rom. 12:16, 1 Peter 1:22, Heb. 13:1 Study God’s word 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Eph. 6:17, Acts 20:32 Prayer Eph. 6:18 Matt. 26:41, 6:13, etc. Assemble with the saints! Hebrews 10:24-25

Final thoughts 2 Peter 1:5-11 if these things are yours and abound… Faith is our victory – trust God 1 John 5:4 – overcomes the world 1 John 4:4 – God is greater than he who is in the world

What are you doing about it? You can overcome and resist sin! What are you doing about it?