Sin (Part 1)

Psalm 51:4

Against You,

You only have I sinned,

And done what is evil in Your sight…..

Sin….

Tough topic.

I wonder what you think of when you see the word.

Maybe you go philosophical/theological on me……

Sin- Actions, attitudes, words and thoughts that contradict

God’s order. Living (and dying) apart from the rule of God.

Trying to live independently from God- Self Sovereignty.

Then again……

Maybe it quickly becomes more personal for you……

Maybe there’s that one place in your life….

That one place where you feel……

Shamed and defeated.

Maybe you have just tried to put the whole ugly concept out of your mind.

Maybe you prefer not to think about it at all.

Yep……

Definitely a tough topic.

Over the next couple of days I want to throw some ideas out there……

Sin as a virus- In you…… but not you.

Sin as a power that waits to destroy you.

Sin as the cause of all pain in this world.

Sin as a defeated foe……defeated by Christ

So we will try to go beyond specific acts…..

We will try to go beyond simple sin management……

Are you up for it?

Psalm 51:10

Create a pure heart in me O’ God

And renew a right spirit within me.

Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit

I pray over these next days You help us experience

Incredible, Wonderful, Powerful Victory over our enemy…..

Over sin itself.

All praise to You our Lord Jesus, for what You will do.

Amen