“Fools mock at making restitution, but there is goodwill among the upright.” Proverbs 14:9.

One of the biggest mistakes Christians make is-
– to underestimate the power of sin.

We don’t like to admit when we sin-
– because then we have to make amends for it or change our behaviour.
So we rationalize that we haven’t really sinned at all.

First-
Different name!

We find a better name for it.
Sin sounds so old-fashioned.
So harsh.

Let’s call it a “mistake” or a “habit” or a “lapse in judgment.”
That sounds better.

Next-
Debate!

We build a case to explain why we did it.
“Everyone else was doing it.”
“I didn’t think anyone would get hurt.”
“It wasn’t my fault.”

Then-
Dispute!

We de-emphasis the fallout.
“People are too uptight these days.”
“They need to stop being so sensitive.”

Finally-
Domination!

It comes down to a control issue.
We don’t like being told what to do.

We want the freedom to make our own choices.
But we fail to understand one thing:
We don’t control sin.

Sin controls us.

Sin is any attitude or behaviour that goes against God’s desires.
He wants us to be free from the guilt, shame, and consequences of sin.

But as long as we refuse to take sin seriously-
– we’ll never experience life the way God desires.

Don’t be afraid to see sin for what it is.
Don’t allow a distorted view of sin to rob you of the life God intends for you.

Ask God to tell you how you can make amends!

What sins in your life need to be dealt with for what they are?
Romans 6:16-23; Galatians 6:7-8.

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