A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Sin

Blaming others for my problems

Blaming Others for My Problems – Numbers 16:13-14

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If we repent of our rebellion and obey God, rather than blaming others for our problems, he is merciful and gracious and will renew us.

In our struggle against sin

In Our Struggle Against Sin – Hebrews 12:4

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Sin, at its heart, is about me. It is my old nature. It's about doing what I want to do, rather than seeking to please my Lord.

Without the shedding of Blood

Without the Shedding of Blood

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Why did God require the shedding of blood in order to forgive sins? Was it a requirement of his nature? Or the way that he chose?

Blameless yet guilty

Blameless Yet Guilty – Philippians 3:6

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If we have not been “born again,” no matter how good we are, we are still sinful and separated from the life of Christ.

Satan has no claim on Jesus

Satan Has No Claim on Jesus – John 14:30-31

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Satan had no claim on Jesus. Why? Because he always did what the Father told him to do. Jesus was without sin. So Satan could not touch him.

God can use even our sins

God Can Use Even Our Sins – Genesis 45:4-5

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God is sovereign. Even in our rebellion, humans and angels alike, God can and will use our sin to accomplish his purpose.

The fall and death

The Fall and Death

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How did God's creation end up in the mess it's in. Genesis tells us humanity rebelled against God, fell from our high place, and faced death.

What is sin?

What Is Sin? – Judges 20:16

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What I am doing might be good. But is it what God wants me to be doing? If not, I have fallen short, missed the mark, and sinned.

A speck and a log

A Speck and a Log – Matthew 7:3-5

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When I am blind or indifferent to my own faults, I will not be much help to others and may only make matters worse.

Sin has consequences

Sin Has Consequences – 2 Samuel 12:9

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The pleasure that sin promises pales compared to the price it extracts. As appealing as it may seem, sin is never the best option.

Do not let sin reign

Do Not Let Sin Reign – Romans 6:11-12

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As one who has been crucified with Christ, I no longer have to give in to temptation. I should choose instead to honor God in all I do.

Two knights in a sword fight: The battle within

The Battle Within – Romans 7:15

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The battle is between being the person I believe God wants me to be and the person I am comfortable being. Between the Spirit and the flesh.

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