Genesis 4:1-8 “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you,

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Genesis 4:1-8 “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.” NASV Verse 7

 Lawlessness… 1 John 3:4, Gal 5:22-23  What is not right.. 1 John 5:17, Jas 4:17  Sin evolves…..Jas 1:14-15, 1 John 2:16  Result of Sin…  John 8:34, “slave of sin”  Psa 10:2, “caught in the plots” of sin  Prov 8:36, “wrongs his own soul”  Isa 59:1-2, separated from the face of God Bible Describes Sin

 Issues of life from the heart…Prov 4:23  Follow evil hearts……………Jer 7:23-24  What Jesus says about sin……  Hearts far from truth……..Matt 15:8-9  Evil from the heart…….Matt 15:18-19  Adultery in the heart…...Matt 5:27-28  Sin is not from outside……Rom 8:35-39 Sin Attacks The Heart

 God’s Word is designed specifically for the heart, because God also designed the heart.  Heb 4:12, discern thoughts of the heart  Jer 31:33 (Heb 8:10), written on the heart  Col 3:16, dwell in the heart richly  Reason for emphasizing knowing God’s word.  Matt 4:1-11, defeat Satan  2 Tim 3:16-17, equips for every good work  1 Th 4:1-2, commands to walk by  Eph 6:10-17, battle armor against sin Empowering Our Hearts

Cain- “you should rule over it.” Gen 4:7 When sin challenges you…  Go to God’s Word for instruction & courage.  Seek help to study the Bible.  Make temptation the trigger that “switches” your mind to thoughts of truth and prayers. …….……………………….Heb 5:12-14, Job 31:1  Don’t hide from truth…………....…… Jas 1:2-4  “I can’t help it” is whining..……....1 Cor 10:13 You Can Win Over Sin!

“Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool” Isa 1:18 “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” Gen 4:7 Declare Victory Over Sin