Sin
What is sin?
Sin is anything contrary to the word of God: behavior, attitude and thoughts.
A lot of times than normal, we are either not convinced that we have sinned against God or that we can't classify if we have sinned . Always remember that the world was condemned in sin since the time of Adam and Eve, but God's unfailing mercy has made it possible for us to be forgiven, by giving up His Son to be crucified.
How can we discern characteristics that can cause or lead to sin?
1. The Bible tells us that if the Spirit of God dwells in you, He will give you a heart of discernment, to differentiate between the good and the evil.
2. God gave us His commandments in Deuteronomy 5:1-22, 10 golden rules to live by.
3. Galatians 5:19-21,22-23, tells us about the characteristics of the fruit of the flesh and that of the Spirit.
We are all born in sin, but through divine Sonship through adoption, we can be called children of God.
Psalm 1 tells us about the rewards for both the godly and the ungodly.
The godly is likened to a tree that bears fruit continually but that a sinner is also likened to a tree that bears no fruit, and we are told in John 15 that any vine that bears no fruit will be cut off.
As the Spirit of God continues to live in us daily , we will strive to live a life free of sin that doesn't mean that we will be perfect, no!
But because of His mercies, we will be able to acknowledge our sins and come before the throne of grace with humility just like King David.
If you know that you are still walking in a life of sin, in darkness and you wish that the light of God would dwell in you, say this prayer of repentance,
Lord Jesus,
Today I have acknowledged that I am a sinner not worthy of Your grace but You were sent to die for my sins. I surrender my all to You, come into my life Jesus, and make me a fruitful vine to Your glory, Amen.
If you said this prayer, rejoice because the hosts of heaven are always joyful for a repentant sinner, make sure to join a Bible believing church and always remember that the Spirit of God now dwells in you and is ever ready to help you live a life of Truth.
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