Understanding Sin - Day One

The Truth About Sin - pgs 91-98

Realize
1. In your own words, define "sin."

2. Read Genesis 2:15-3:24. What did God provide for Adam and Eve? Why did God impose such severe consequences for eating a piece of fruit?

3. According to Romans 5:12 and 18a, what was the effect of their sin on the world?

Reflect
4. Even if no one ever finds out about your sin, Who does know? (Proverbs 5:21; 20:27). The fear of the Lord has been described as "living in the constant, conscious awareness of the presence of God." How could that awareness protect you from sin?

5. You may not consciously believe that you can sin and get away with it. But we all live as if we believed this lie at times. Give an example of a sin you committed without really stopping to contemplate what it would cost you.

Respond
6. Becoming more conscious of the true consequences of sin will help protect us from sin. Based on the Scripture as well as your own experience, make a list of as many of sin's consequences as you can think of. You may want to carry that list with you this wee, so that when you are tempted to sin, you can remember the consequences before you make your choice.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I understand that sin is very real-so real, in fact, that You had to pay the price for my sin with the death of Jesus. Lord, You know everything about me: my thoughts, motives, and desires. Help me to be mindful of Your presence in every moment of my life today. Guard my heart and keep me from sin, for Jesus' sake. Amen.