The 3 R’s And Sin – Bible study

The following article was written by our former preacher, Brother Dan Gibson, who now resides in Conroe, Texas along with his faithful wife, Joy. His article encourages us to make wise decisions based upon Gods inspired word:

There are some distinct steps that are necessary for making decisions. As Christians, we need to work at making good decisions. We need to memorize these important steps and strive always to make them live in our lives.

The distinct steps that are necessary in making decisions as Christians are:

• Define the problem.
• Study the pertinent facts.
• Think out all possible solutions.
• Study Gods word for guidance.
• Pray to God about making the right decision.
• Use the brains of others, seek counsel from them.
• Make sure their counsel is in harmony with Gods word.
• Take enough time. Keep Gods word open.
• Ignore emotional pressures.
• Decide and act!

Years ago, we used to have the three Rs in school that meant, Readin, Ritin, and Rithmetic. However, today, the three Rs stand for Riot, Restlessness, and Rebellion. And if this trend continues, we will have Ruin, Rot, and Regret.

What we need is Respect, Reverence, and Responsibility” for God and His Word. As parents and grandparents, we desperately need to teach our children these three Rs.

Men are sadly apt to forget that it does not require great and open sins to be lost. They have only to go to hearing without believing, listening without repenting, going to church without going to Christ, and by and by, they will find themselves in hell.

Brethren and friends, let us seriously think about what Brother Gibson has written in this short article, examine our lives by the Scriptures, and then make any necessary spiritual adjustments (2 Corinthians 13:5; James 1:19-25; Matthew 7:21).