1. The Christian and Sin (3)
Dealing with Sin

2. 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

3. The Christian and Sin (3)
Dealing with Sin

4. 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

5. 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 Corinthians 10:5

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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