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2. The Ruining Effects Of Sin
The Biggest Disgrace Of All
The Ruining Effects Of Sin

3. Why Sin Is Such A Serious Issue
It is a deadly enemy Rom 6:23 Eph 2:1
It is the goal of Satan
Achieved through lies, deceit, temptation Gen 2: : Tim 2:14
He even tries to use Divine truth to deceive and tempt Mt 4:6 Rom 7:7-11

4. Why Sin Is Such A Serious Issue
It is the concern of God Rom 7: Jn 2:1 Psa 119:11

5. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
Because sin is serious, we need to see the damage it leaves behind
Easy to see when one examines the first time sin appeared Gen 3

6. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
Sin ruins (adversely affects)… Gen 3
My relationship with myself vv. 7-10
Shame now replaces innocence Gen 2:25
Guilt drives one to hide from God (Impossible to do Heb 4:13)
Fear causes one to act in such a way

7. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
Sin ruins (adversely affects)… Gen 3
My relationship with others v. 12
Guilt leads one to blame someone else for his own failures…even a family member
Calloused hearts cause one to use others as “scapegoats” or a “cover” to legitimize his own sins

8. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
Sin ruins (adversely affects)… Gen 3
My relationship with God vv , 22-24
Our most important relationship
God-given tasks & responsibilities become more rigorous, challenging
Other Divine blessings are forfeited…even after repentance has taken place

9. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
To summarize God’s expectations for sinners, listen to Paul Titus 2:11-14
His grace has appeared, bringing salvation to all men v. 11
His grace instructs us in these 3 areas v. 12
We are to avoid anything ungodly & worldly

10. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
To summarize God’s expectations for sinners, listen to Paul Titus 2:11-14
His grace instructs us in these 3 areas v. 12
We must live “soberly” (sound mind re: self)
We must live “righteously” (to do what is right Ù implied re: behavior toward others)

11. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
To summarize God’s expectations for sinners, listen to Paul Titus 2:11-14
His grace instructs us in these 3 areas v. 12
We must live “godly” (to be more like God)
We must look for (anticipate) the return of the Savior v. 13

12. What Sin Ruins In “Disgrace”
To summarize God’s expectations for sinners, listen to Paul Titus 2:11-14
We are redeemed from lawless deeds (sin) and purified for Him v. 14
We should be zealous for every good work v. 14

13. Conclusion
Fortunately, the same text that illustrates sin’s disgrace also reveals its remedy
Even in judgment against sin, God displays grace to the sinner Gen 3:15
Messianic Heb 2: Cor 15:56-57
“Seed” later explained Gal 3:16, :4-5

14. Conclusion
As “disgraceful” as sinners & their conduct can be, they can still be cleansed by God Eph 1: Jn 1:7
Sin must be seen as the “biggest disgrace”
Not sinning, or correcting my sin resolves issues re: self, others…my God

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