An acronym that I use for sin is Sudden Irrational Nonsense. Whether you are struggling with something like cursing, lying or sexual desires, all sins can be addictive. This is why so many individuals make the honest confession, “Opps, I did it again!”
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Unfortunately, the Christian Community has created their own ranking system, giving a degree of severity for each transgression. The church in Rome was the first to develop this pious attitude, mentioned by the apostle Paul in Romans 1:18-32. This mindset filtered down into their hearts, leading toward thoughts like “Well at least I am not a murderer, God hater or fornicator.” Struck down by the words of Romans 2:1-5, God gives words of hope for those wresting with the Opps I did it again syndrome, Romans 2:6-10.
When these words become a weekly or daily occurrence, one call lean on the grace of God. The well known acronym God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense helps a sinner find comfort in the Bible’s promise, Ephesians 2:8-9. Beyond this, one must consider how contrite you are after sinning? If sorrow is absence from a guilty heart, Jesus is nothing more than a Get of a Jail Free Card, Hebrews 6:4-6. As an expert in sin, reaching this point requires intervention starting with an accountability partner, once a week at the minimum. If this step is ineffective, you must purge yourself from anything that triggers the thought of sin. Like detox, this one of the most painful, but a necessary element to achieve freedom. The goal is perfection, Matthew 5:48, yet the reality of life is giving your best each and every day, letting God do the rest. When the opps I did it again resurfaces, turn your prayers toward the sky, trusting in God’s forgiveness, grace and mercy, John 3:16-17.
by Jay Mankus
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