INTRODUCTION
Most people view sin as a private or earthy matter. Yet, every sin that a man commits is a sin against the Lord. According to scripture, men can sin against God the Father (Genesis 20:6), God the Son (1 Corinthians 8:12
), and God the Spirit (Matthew 12:31
). These sins include such things as adultery (Genesis 39:9
), idolatry (Exodus 23:33
; Deuteronomy 9:16
; Deuteronomy 20:18
), lying to a neighbour (Leviticus 6:2
), and disobeying the commandments of God (Nehemiah 9:29
; Jeremiah 40:3
). A man who chooses to sin against the Lord chooses for himself shame (Jeremiah 3:25
; Hosea 4:7
), confusion (Daniel 9:8
), and distress (Zephaniah 1:17
). None of these outcomes are the will of God for men.
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
- (For children): When Ananias and Sapphira lied to the apostles, they were actually lying to God (Acts 5:1-11 ; Zechariah 8:16
). God sent Abigail to prevent David from doing something he would regret later—seeking revenge (1 Samuel 25:27-33 , 39; Romans 12:19
). Ask God to keep you from disobeying His commandments. - (For everyone): Read Genesis 20:3-6 . Why did God withhold Abimelech from sinning against God? How could this principle also suggest that God might, at times, withhold you from sinning against Him?
- Read Psalm 119:11
. How can God’s word keep you from sinning? What does the verse suggest that we should do with God’s word?
PRAYER NEEDS
- Ask the Lord to work in your heart to withhold you from sinning.
- Ask God to help you hide His word in your heart.
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