Posts with the tag “sin”

"So now I am no longer the one doing it, but it is sin living in me." - Romans 7:17    Dietrich Bonhoeffer once wrote, “What is worse than doing evil is being evil.” This powerful statement reminds us that our actions do not have to define our identity. As believers in Christ, we face the struggle of sin daily, but it’s crucial to understand how God sees us despite our flaws. We sin, but that does...  Read More

“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” – Hebrews 12:6 At times, the concept of God’s discipline may seem daunting or even unfair. It’s natural to wonder why a loving God would allow us to face trials or experience correction. However, as followers of Christ, it’s crucial to understand the purpose behind God’s discipline and the love that motivates it...  Read More

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8 Couldn’t God, in all His glory and wisdom, have foreseen everything before it happened? The answer, quite simply, is yes—He did. But here’s the kicker: that foresight didn’t alter His unwavering love for us. Flashback to the days before Audra and I became parents. We had f...  Read More

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 In the fast-paced world we live in, the choices we make about what we consume have a profound impact on our thoughts, actions, and ultimately, our char...  Read More

“You shall have no other gods before me.” – Exodus 20:3 Idolatry, a sin as old as humanity itself, remains a potent threat to our faith and relationship with God. In Exodus 20:3, God’s commandment couldn’t be clearer: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Let’s delve into what idolatry is, the dangers it poses, and why it’s essential to prioritize God in our lives.Idolatry, in i...  Read More

“How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” – Genesis 39:9 Moral purity is a topic that holds immense importance in our journey of faith. It’s crucial to remain morally pure, for it not only honors God but also leads to a life that is pleasing in His sight. To underscore this point, let’s turn to the life of Joseph, a remarkable example of moral purity found in the...  Read More

Romans 3:23 – “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”In the eyes of God, there are no big sins or little sins. While we might classify certain transgressions as more severe than others, our heavenly Father sees all sins the same. This truth is rooted in His unchanging nature of justice, holiness, and love. The apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 3:23 that “all hav...  Read More

“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12  God’s Word is not a passive collection of words on a page, but a living and active force that has the power to convict us at the core of our being. God, in His wis...  Read More