Friday, May 16, 2008
Sin is deadly. Sin opens the door to the devil.
But none of us are immune to falling into sin. What should we
do then?
1 JOHN 1:9 NIV
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will
forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
If you sin as a believer, immediately confess it to God. Don't
make excuses. You need not beg God to forgive you, because He
is a forgiver and has already paid the price so all sin can be
forgiven. You confess it to get rid of the sin and its effects
on you.
1 JOHN 2:1 NIV
1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not
sin. But if anybody does sin, we have one who speaks to the
Father in our defense--Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Jesus is on your side. His death provided forgiveness for all sins -- not just to save sinners, but also forgiveness for believers when we sin. Do not let sin separate you from the Lord and His love. Run to Him and be cleansed. Stay close to Him and receive His help to enable you to not sin.
When you sin, it gives an opportunity for the devil in your life, but God does not turn against you. (God loves all people, even those who sin -- and proved it by dying for sinners.) He purposely made provision so you can be cleansed from sin. Jesus' death already paid for your forgiveness. 1 John 1:9 was written to Christians: so when you do sin, confess it -- and by faith -- immediately receive your cleansing and freedom from all un-righteousness. That shuts the door on the devil.
SAY THIS: God has made provision for me to be cleansed from sin.
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