Might Not Sin

Do you want to sin against God? The obvious answer is no! No one who calls themselves a follower of Jesus Christ does. Yet, what steps do we take to avoid the trap of sin in our lives? If we do nothing, then we will find ourselves drifting into sin’s clutches. To avoid sin, we must be deliberate and decisive.

There are many reasons to read the Bible, and here is a compelling one from Psalm 119.

I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11 (NIV)

My post today may be short, simple and straight to the point. If you want to avoid sin, then you must be dedicated to God’s Word.

The one who spends their time storing God’s Word in their heart is the one who will have the best chance of defeating temptation and not falling into sin.

In God’s Word we learn what is and is not sin, and how we – as His people – should conduct our lives. We also gain spiritual nourishment so that we might be strong in our faith. As we read and study the Bible, our minds are renewed and the better we think, the better we will act.

You will never grow as a Christian if you do not take the time necessary to get to know God’s Word.

Hide it in your heart, and speak it out of your mouth. Memorise it, meditate on it, and marinate in it!

Sin is deadly. Do not be deceived, and do not falsely believe you can “get away” with it. Jesus defeated the temptation of the devil by quoting the Scriptures. When you are likewise tempted, you too can draw on the Scriptures you have stored in your heart.

Reading a few verses on a Sunday in church isn’t enough. Take time each and every day to consume the Bible. It takes effort, of course, but it is well worth it!

May God bless you richly as you engage with the Word today.