Memory Scripture of the Week ~
But
God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were
still sinners. Romans 5:8
Christ died
for the sins of mankind—for everyone who has sinned…or will sin.
That is why he (Jesus Christ) is the one who
mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can
receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set
them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first
covenant. Hebrews 9:15
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| Don't get sidetracked by sin. Steam engine - Ely, Nevada. |
Be careful.
Don’t get sidetracked or duped. Sin is sin. True, Jesus died for our sins—but
that doesn’t prevent us from sinning. We are just forgiven and do escape from wickeness when we repent of
our sins.
Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous
escape, shouting for joy. Proverbs 29:6
And when people escape from the wickedness of the
world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and
enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before. 2 Peter 2:20
We have
choices to make every day. Flee from sin or embrace it? God’s Word tells us to
get away from sin.
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts.
Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the
companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 2 Timothy 2:22
Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects
the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own
body. 1 Corinthians
6:18
Instruct those who are rich in this present world
not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on
God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17 NASB
So, my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Jesus paid
for our sin…but we still have choices to make. Choose to accept God’s gift of
freedom from that sin…and to not allow sin to influence our lives on a daily
basis. What is your choice today?
Prayer ~ Lord God, You so loved the world that you
gave us Your Only Son—that whoever believes in Him will have eternal life.
Jesus took away the sins of the world. I praise You for Your plan, Your love
and Your mercy. I humbly look forward to seeing You in Heaven one day. Send
Jesus soon for the church—for all those who believe in Jesus as their Messiah.
Daily Bible Reading: Numbers 23-25
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