1. What Jesus taught about sin #2 By Robert C. Archer

2. Jesus taught that sin operates in three areas in our lives. inward Sins that are inward outward Sins that are outward upward Sins that are upward

3. (1) Sins that are inward - Sins that affect ourselves These are sins of omissions – a failure in becoming we ought to be. These are sins of omissions – a failure in becoming we ought to be. God wants us to grow and become like Christ. God wants us to grow and become like Christ. Romans 8:29 (NKJV) 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Romans 8:29 (NKJV) 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.

4. (2) Sins that are outward - Sins that affect others Sins where we fail to respond to the needs of others (Matt. 25:31-46) Sins where we fail to respond to the needs of others (Matt. 25:31-46)

5. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Sins of self-righteousness Sins of self-righteousness Tax collector and Pharisee (Lk. 18:9-14) Tax collector and Pharisee (Lk. 18:9-14) Two things SELF righteous Despised others

6. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Who were the Pharisees? His prayer Prayed thus with himself Confessed sins he wasn’t guilty He thought that he was pleasing to God because of his super service to God. Fasted – law required once Gave tithes (Matt. 23:23)

7. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Tax collector and Pharisee (Lk. 18:9-14) Tax collector and Pharisee (Lk. 18:9-14) Tax-collector Who? His prayer shows His humility His repentance His realization that he was a sinner

8. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Sins of self-righteousness Sins of self-righteousness Woman who was a sinner (Lk. 7:36-50) Woman who was a sinner (Lk. 7:36-50) Spoke parable after what the woman did Contrast between woman and Simon (4:22ff) Simon didn’t show Him any honor Simon didn’t see himself as a debtor…

9. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Sin of externalism Sin of externalism What? It’s the outward complying with the commands of the law, while inwardly remain cold and indifferent to the cause of Christ. What? It’s the outward complying with the commands of the law, while inwardly remain cold and indifferent to the cause of Christ. Examples Examples Traditions that remove responsibility (Lk. 7:1-13; Matt. 23:23) Traditions that remove responsibility (Lk. 7:1-13; Matt. 23:23)

10. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Sins where we deliberately choose to do things our way and not God’s way. Sins where we deliberately choose to do things our way and not God’s way. Example: Prodigal Son (Lk. 15:25-32) Example: Prodigal Son (Lk. 15:25-32)

11. (3) Sins that are upward - Sins that directly affect God Sins that reject His invitation Sins that reject His invitation Parable of the great feast (Lk. 14:16-24) Parable of the great feast (Lk. 14:16-24) He wanted to share the blessings of his home He wanted to share the blessings of his home Think about all the things that God wants to share and how He invites and when we do what they did, we sin. Think about all the things that God wants to share and how He invites and when we do what they did, we sin.

12. Conclusion Sin is really an effort to dethrone God and enthrone ourselves. Sin is really an effort to dethrone God and enthrone ourselves. Danger: If we continue to reject God’s right to rule and reign in our lives, we will harden ourselves to the point we will become “past feeling” (Eph. 4:17-19) Danger: If we continue to reject God’s right to rule and reign in our lives, we will harden ourselves to the point we will become “past feeling” (Eph. 4:17-19)