Walk Free of Sin

Toward a New Creation
A World Gone Wrong

We're All under Sin's Power

1 John 2:1-6  The Message

^1-2 I write this, dear children, to guide you out of sin. But if anyone does sin, we have a Priest-Friend in the presence of the Father: Jesus Christ, righteous Jesus. When he served as a sacrifice for our sins, he solved the sin problem for good—not only ours, but the whole world’s.

The Only Way to Know We’re in Him

^2-3 Here’s how we can be sure that we know God in the right way: Keep his commandments.

^4-6 If someone claims, “I know him well!” but doesn’t keep his commandments, he’s obviously a liar. His life doesn’t match his words. But the one who keeps God’s word is the person in whom we see God’s mature love. This is the only way to be sure we’re in God. Anyone who claims to be intimate with God ought to live the same kind of life Jesus lived.

For Reflection

What does Jesus teach us?

Want to find out who is an authentic lover of God?  If one speaks as a Christian, but acts contrary to the law of love, and his/her life is not consistent with the principles of forgiveness, justice and compassion, how can that person be an authentic follower of God, or Christ.?

Pray

that you will act in ways that are consistent with your faith in God.  Pray for God's guidance in all matters.  Pray so that you know God more intimately.