Crouching Sin Hidden Dragon
Reference: Joshua 7
Fatal Attraction:
You set a plan & execute but unexpected distractions create a lust that can cause fall. God has a plan laid out for us, yield to the holy spirit inside of us to stay focused & obedient. You can surround yourself with like minded ppl to hold you accountable but the reality is we surround ourselves with people just like us. Which creates opportunities to compromise to sin.
God detest sin so much that he sent his son for the sinners.
The purpose of the good news is that Christ came to save sinners!
Pray what David prayed: Lord search me, try me, if you find anything in my life remove it b/c i dont want to be separated from you. "Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" (Psalm 139:23, 24 ESV)
Teaching moment:
You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” (Genesis 4:7 NLT)
Sin:
1) Hurts you & others - Joshua 7:1,5
This is why bad things happen to good people (ex.drunk driving victims).
2) Keeps you from fulfilling the purposes of God in your life (Joshua 7:4,7:12) <-- Blessings cant be earned like rewards & they aren't given according to whats deserved. "But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners." (Romans 4:5 NLT) But you block your inheritance when your sinning b/c God can't dwell where sin is!
God can use anyone, NO MATTER the baggage.
3) Keeps god from hearing your prayers (Joshua 7:7-10) <-- God cant hear you over your sin! Ask God what's in your life that you need to repent for? (Matt 5:24)
4) Be exposed in time (7:19-20) <-- God gives us every moment privately to repent. "Your sinning" & at that point you have to make a choice. Its not just those that commit the crime that are sinning but also those who know about it & do nothing. (Num 32:23) Sin isn't just what you do but also what you don't do.
When you think your above sinning pride enters your life, right before the fall. "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us." (1 John 1:8-10 ESV)
Unbeknown sins:
The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker. (Proverbs 24:9 NLT)
All wicked actions are sin, but not every sin leads to death. (1 John 5:17 NLT)
But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning. (Romans 14:23 NLT)
Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God. (1 John 3:4 NLT)1
To be discussed: Sexual impurity, gossip, anger.
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