HOW TO DEAL WITH SIN

Having known the relationship that should exist between God and man, we should strive or it should be our desire to maintain this relationship. One of the things that destroys or prevents us from maintaining this relationship is sin. Sin robs us from the joy in Christ Jesus. We will therefore look at what sin is and how to be forgiven to forestall the joyous relationship between God and man.

What is Sin?

• Sin is transgressing the law (i.e. word of God). See 1 John 3:4
• To him that knoweth good and doeth it not, sins. See James 4:17

What provision has God made for sin?
• If we confess our sins, God will forgive us. Forget about the enormity of the sin that it is so big you can’t be forgiven. He is God and never lies. See 1 John 1:9. Therefore, the basis of forgiveness is that we should confess and forsake it.

Why should the Christian refrain from sin?
• The Lord’s hand is not short to save us, neither His ears far to hear us but our sins have separated us from Him. See Isaiah 59:1&2.
• So that God’s grace may not abound. See Romans 6:1,2
• God’s seed is in us. God never sins, so as His seed is in us, we should refrain from sin. See 1 John 3:9

How can we come out of sin?
• Man’s method (dangerous method) like Judas hanged himself, thinking he will be free from sin. See matt. 27:3-5.
• God’s method (best method). Confess and forsake. see Psalm 51:1-12; Proverb 28:13

Finally, Christians have been called to a life of Holiness. Therefore we should get rid of sin the right way to enjoy the joyous fellowship with God. Sin is treacherous and must be dealt with in the power of the Holy Spirit- our next topic.
Memory Verse: 1 John 1:9