Basics For Believers

Lesson Twenty Six: Overcoming Sin

I. What is sin?

1. 1 Jn 3:4; 5:17; James 4:17

2. Recognize that you have sin - 1 Jn 1:8; Prov. 28:13.

3. Realize that you have been delivered from the power of sin - 1 Pet. 2:24; Col. 1:13; Rom. 6:5-14.

II. The Bible and sin

1. Find scriptures that covers your area of sin and meditate on them - Ps.119:9-11; Jn 8:31-26.

2. Use these scriptures against Satan when he brings temptation your way - James 4:7; Matt. 4:1-11; 2 Cor. 10:4-5.

a. Temptation is common to man but we do not have to yield to it if we deal with it with God's Word - 1 Cor. 10:13

III. Prayer and sin

1. Spend time in prayer and fellowship with God - Matt. 26:40-41; Matt. 6:9-13.

2. Rely upon the Holy Spirit by walking in Him - Gal. 5:16-25; Rom. 8:1-4.

IV. Using wisdom

1. Stay away from all places, people, and things that would arouse the desire to sin - Gen. 3:1-7; 2 Sam. 11:1-4; 2 Cor. 6:14.

a. On the other hand spend time with strong brothers and sisters in Christ who desire to live for the Lord. There is no such thing as lone Christianity.

2. In the event that you do sin, ask God for forgiveness right away and start from step 1 - 1 John 1:9; Prov. 28:13.

a. Do not continue to live in sin. If you fall then get back up. God’s mercy is abundant. He will not be mad at you or condemn you. Jesus died to give us forgiveness and victory.

CONCLUSION: No TRUE Christian desires to live a sinful life. Though we all slip, none of us who love the Lord truly desires to CONTINUE in sin. Praise God that He has provided us a way of victory by the precious blood of Jesus. If we will do the practical things that God has shown us in His word then we can always reign victorious over the flesh.

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