John 8:7 (NKJV) 7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” These people, the pharisees and scribes, wanted to test Jesus, that they might have something they could accuse Him of. What would … Read more
1 John 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. A few years ago, we received an email from someone who had read one of our daily devotionals. That devotional had covered the topic of sin and the believer, and they had written back … Read more
1 John 1:8-9 (NKJV) 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. As believers, it’s sometimes hard for us to admit … Read more
Matthew 18:9 (NKJV) 9 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire. Sin is something that most people don’t like to hear about or think … Read more
Romans 6:22 (NKJV) 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Fruit to holiness and everlasting life are beautiful gifts from God. As we live the life He has for us, and we fight off the pressure … Read more
Ephesians 5:3-7 (NKJV) 3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, … Read more
Romans 6:23 (NKJV) 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Sin has its consequences. God’s word says that the price of sin is death. Death, in this instance, doesn’t necessarily mean that someone will physically die right away if they sin. … Read more
Numbers 32:23 (NKJV) 23 But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out. Sin has a way of catching up with us. It may not always be right away, but at some point in our lives the things we … Read more
Psalm 119:133 (NKJV) 133 Direct my steps by Your word, And let no iniquity have dominion over me. What sin is it that tries to have dominion over us? Is it jealousy, lust, selfishness, pride, arrogance? Is it porn, adultery, stealing, drug abuse, lying, etc.? There is a lot of sin out there, but if … Read more
John 8:10-11 (NKJV) 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” “Neither … Read more
Ephesians 5:13 (NKJV) 13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light. Light exposes dirt. As I was cleaning up and putting things away this morning after eating my breakfast, I was wiping down the countertops and the stovetop. They looked pretty good when I … Read more