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Discover effective ways to conquer sin by changing desires, limiting opportunities, exercising self-control, and obtaining forgiveness. Learn how to navigate through temptations and consequences while striving for spiritual salvation.
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Overcoming Sin Romans 3:23
No sin in being tempted: • Hebrews 4:15; 2:18 • Desire; opportunity and act all involved How Can I Conquer Sin??
Change Desires • Romans 12:1,2; Galatians 5:24 • How? • Psalm 119:11 • Matthew 4:3-10 • God & His love creates a desire to serve Him • Psalm 116:12-14 • Sin & consequences causes us to hate it • Psalm 119:104
Limit Opportunities • Prayer • Matthew 6:13 • Avoid certain situations • Psalm 101:3,4; Job 31:1 • Proper associations • Psalm 101:6,7; 1 Corinthians 15:33
Exercise Self-Control • Galatians 5:22,23 • 1 Corinthians 10:13 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 • 2 Peter 1:6
Obtain Forgiveness • 1 John 2:1,2 • Acts 2:38; 22:16 • Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:9 May still suffer physical consequences
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) • Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)