The Only Effective Way to Deal with Sin
Read Revelation 9:20-21
Today’s Truth
Sin is more than a bad decision made at the moment.
Most of the time, sin stems from a pattern of behavior we aren’t addressing. It’s rare that we don’t know something is sinful or recognize we were entertaining sin. Most of the time, we know better. We just refuse to be honest with ourselves or those who will hold us accountable.
How many times have we told only half of a story or sugarcoated our actions to avoid being told we were in the wrong and at fault for what happened? The more we excuse our behavior or overlook where we are, the more second nature sin becomes.
Discussion Questions
- How have you seen sin leave long-term effects on your relationships? your finances? your walk with Jesus?
- Is there anything in your life you know does not honor Jesus and needs to change? What is it?
- Is there anyone in your life that you can confess to? Do you have any concerns about confessing sin? Explain.
Life Application
God sent someone to heal all of us from sin. His name is Jesus, and His death on the cross paid for our sin’s past, present, and future. You don’t have to live in sin anymore. If we admit that we’ve sinned, Jesus promises to forgive our sins and give us a new beginning.
