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Human Imperfection. Ecclesiastes 7:20. Ecclesiastes 7:20 – “For there is not a just man on earth who does good And does not sin.” 2 Chronicles 6:36 Psalms 14:2-3 Romans 3:9-10 Some of the greatest men of the Bible sinned, with a single exception… Abraham – Genesis 12:10-19
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Human Imperfection Ecclesiastes 7:20
Ecclesiastes 7:20 – “For there is not a just man on earth who does good And does not sin.” • 2 Chronicles 6:36 • Psalms 14:2-3 • Romans 3:9-10 • Some of the greatest men of the Bible sinned, with a single exception… • Abraham – Genesis 12:10-19 • Noah – Genesis 9:20-21 • Moses – Numbers 20:7-12 • Peter – Mark14:66-72
It Should Produce Meekness And Humility • Why does it take people to get caught in sin, before they’ll accept their condition? – Psalms 51:17 • A Christian should never become complacent or self-satisfied, he should pray and confess his sins everyday.
It Should Help Us To See Sin Equally, In Ourselves and Others • It’s human nature to condone in ourselves what we condemn in others. • We must never be judgmental of the faults of others in a way that we would refuse to have ourselves viewed – Matthew 7:1-5 • We must always remember that forgiveness for our sins is a two-way street – Matthew 6:14-15 • Yet, it should not cause us to be tolerant of sin, or compromise with sin or sinners while they are still in sin – Acts 5:4 – Acts 8:20-23
It Should Make Us Avoid Following After Human Examples: Because All Are Men, And All Have Sinned • The phrase “without sin” is used only of Jesus in the Bible. • 1 Peter 2:22 • 2 Corinthians 5:21 • Hebrews 4:15 • 1 Thessalonians 5:21
It Should Make Us Realize Our Dependence Upon Christ For Salvation • Romans 3:23-24 • Romans 5:8-11 • 1 Corinthians 15:9-10
It Should Make Us Prepare And Build Our Character • We should prepare and study so we will be able to resist temptations and take a stand against sin – 1 Corinthians 9:27 – Philippians 2:12 • It will cause us to grow in confidence and avoid despair – Acts 2:38 • Grow in patience, so that we can finish the race – 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Conclusion • All of us are sinners, that is certain. • The difference between the Christian man and the sinner is the way that they respond to that fact. • One man repents and renounces his wrongs. The other refuses. • The Christian loathes his sins and lives for the time when he will be completely rid of them. The rebellious sinner loves his sins and joyfully wallows in them. • Which picture describes you or me? If it’s the second, and you want to enjoy the blessings that God has promised the faithful, something must be done about it, a change must be made.