Sin is something we all deal with. When I speak to teenagers about sin, I discuss the advice given in Romans 13:14 which states, “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.“
In today’s short vlog, I break down this verse and discuss practical ways to apply it. Click below to watch!
In the Bible believing and preaching churches, much is discussed when it comes to the destructive power of sin. Most of us know that it is destructive, but understanding how it is destructive is just as important. After all, initially, sin feels great and there does not seem to be any consequences.
In today’s vlog, I break discuss James 1:13-15 and from there, give a four step process of how sin actually destroys a life. Click below to watch!
Sin.
I hate this word.
I hate what it does to people’s lives.
I hate what I have seen it do in the world and within the walls of my own family.
I hate seeing teenagers disregard its severity and reap the consequences later in life.
And you know what?
God hated it too.
So much so that he sent Jesus to DIE on a cross to pay the penalty for us.
Today’s post is a plea from me to you. A plea to stop for a moment, read what I am saying and realize, yet again, that sin will destroy your life.
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“I know cheating isn’t necessarily right, but it will help me get a better average for the class.”
“He is soooooooo cute and asked me for a picture. A sexy one won’t hurt.”
Thoughts like these, as well as many others, creep into our mind when an enticing sin presents itself. In fact, these thoughts take us ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL the way back to the Garden of Eden. In the encounter between Eve and the serpent, a.k.a. Satan, Eve thinks three distinct thoughts to convince herself to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
In today’s post, we will discuss those thoughts and how they are still used to justify sin today.
[Read more…]Last week, we discussed why it’s OK to call out other Christians for sin and how to do it.
Now the question becomes, how would you react if another Christian with whom you had a close relationship approached you and told you that they saw an open sin in your life?
Would you yell at them? Dissolve the friendship? or would you take it to heart and examine if there was any truth to their statement?
How you react to this will tell you much about the condition of your heart. Watch the vlog below to see what your reaction reveals and what to do. If you like it, please share!
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