2. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

3. ESV Romans 7:15 For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.

4. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

5. ESV James 4:17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

6. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

7. NLT Romans 14:23 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.

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10. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

11. ESV Genesis 3:5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.

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13. Freedom From Persistent Sin:

14. Decide Ahead of Time

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17. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

18. ESV 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

19. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

20. Freedom From Persistent Sin: Decide Ahead of Time

21. Freedom From Persistent Sin: Decide Ahead of Time Replace Guilt and Fear with Grace

22. ESV 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God…

23. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

24. Freedom From Persistent Sin: Decide Ahead of Time Replace Guilt and Fear with Grace

25. Freedom From Persistent Sin: Decide Ahead of Time Replace Guilt and Fear with Grace Rely on God, not on You

26. Sin (Part 6 of “Faith Basics”)

27. Challenge:

28. Commit ahead of time to correcting one area of your life (large or small) you think God wants you to correct, going to God when you mess up, and seeking God’s help.