INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
A. In our series of lessons on sin we have discussed thus far:<\/p>\n
1. “The Origin of Sin”<\/p>\n
2. And, “What Sin Is”<\/p>\n
B. As we have previously discussed, the importance of understanding and avoiding sin is easily seen in the following passages:<\/p>\n
1. Isaiah 59:1-2<\/p>\n
2. Romans 6:23<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
C. In this lesson we will be discussing “kinds of sin”<\/p>\n
1. In this lesson, I will not be enumerating every possible sin, nor will I be specifically categorizing every sin<\/p>\n
2. What I will be doing is observing some general classifications of sin, and will study the various kinds of sin mentioned in the Bible<\/p>\n
D. That we are preceding on a scriptural precedent is seen in Psalm 19:12-14 … Here the Psalmist mentions several kinds of sins<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
1. Secret sins are sins we commit unknowingly or ignorantly – sins of which we are not aware<\/p>\n
a. Leviticus 5:14ff<\/p>\n
1) Some times we commit sin that we are not aware of<\/p>\n
2) But even though we were not aware of them, we are still considered guilty, and that is what this passage in Leviticus points out<\/p>\n
b. We might ask then, “How are such sins discovered and avoided?”<\/p>\n
1) Pray to God about them, asking for help to ascertain them<\/p>\n
2) Practice self-examination – 2 Corinthians 13:5<\/p>\n
3) Persistently studying God’s word (2 Tim. 2:15), – it is God’s instrument for convicting us of sin Romans 7:7<\/p>\n
4) We must avoid persisting in any sin; for, sin habitually committed ceases to be recognized and admitted as sin<\/p>\n
2. Secret sins are also those sins concealed from the eyes of others<\/p>\n
a. Ephesians 5:12<\/p>\n
1) In fact, sins seeks secrecy 2) The thief, the sensuous, the murderer, the false teacher, etc., all want secrecy<\/p>\n
3) John 3:20-21<\/p>\n
b. Such secret sins will not remain secret<\/p>\n
1) Moses said to Israel, “…be sure your sin will find you out” (Num. 32:23)<\/p>\n
2) Many have tried to keep their sins secret, for example:<\/p>\n
a) Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)<\/p>\n
b) Achan (Jos. 7:10-26)<\/p>\n
c. Secret sins, though unknown to man, are always known to God<\/p>\n
1) Matthew 6:4 tells us that the Father sees in secret<\/p>\n
2) Our thoughts and our actions cannot be hid from God<\/p>\n
3) Jeremiah 23:23-24<\/p>\n
d. Secret sins will be brought to light at the Judgment<\/p>\n
1) Ecclesiastes 12:13-14<\/p>\n
2) God shall judge the secrets of men (Rom. 2:16)<\/p>\n
1. What is a besetting sin?<\/p>\n
a. The phrase “easily beset” comes from a Greek word which means, “that which easily encircles or entangles, like a loose flowing robe.”<\/p>\n
b. The runners in ancient times would lay aside even their under garments so as not to be impeded<\/p>\n
c. Thus, the Hebrew writer is pleading for Christians to lay aside every hindrance in living the Christian life, especially those sins which, like inner garments, cling so close to us<\/p>\n
d. Thus, besetting sins are sins which hinderingly cling so close to us and are so easily committed<\/p>\n
2. What are some areas from which arise besetting sins?<\/p>\n
a. Besetting sins may be those in which we indulged before obeying the Gospel, such as lying, gambling, cursing, cheating ….<\/p>\n
b. Besetting sins may be those in which we are drawn to due to our temperament, such as pride, laziness, skepticism, or stubbornness<\/p>\n
c. Besetting sins may be those to which we are exposed by our profession<\/p>\n
1) Admittedly, there are greater temptations in some professions than others<\/p>\n
2) The man who washes dishes in a cafe or mows lawns is not in a position to lie as would a certain salesman.<\/p>\n
d. Besetting sins may be those in which we are particularly vulnerable due to weakness<\/p>\n
1) The non-smoker has to fight less he revert back to his harmful habit<\/p>\n
2) The alcoholic must fight to keep from drinking alcohol<\/p>\n
3) The kleptomaniac struggles not to steal<\/p>\n
3. Now be honest. What is your besetting sin?<\/p>\n
a. Is it some habit? – the lottery? smoking? drinking?<\/p>\n
b. Is it some attitude? – prejudice? over-tolerance? envy?<\/p>\n
c. Is it some sin of the tongue? – gossip? lying? Filthy speech?<\/p>\n
d. Misplaced affection? – money? pleasure? preeminence?<\/p>\n
e. Is it a sin of the flesh? – unlawful sex? lust? petting?<\/p>\n
4. Besetting sin can be overcome – 1 Cor. 10:13<\/p>\n
1. Presumptuous sins defined:<\/p>\n
a. Taking liberties, to be bold or daring<\/p>\n
b. Therefore, presumptuous sinning is taking matters into our own hands and daringly acting according to our own dictates, rather than being guided and governed by the precepts of God.<\/p>\n
2. Notice a few examples of presumptuous sin:<\/p>\n
a. Moses (Num. 20:7-12)<\/p>\n
b. Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10:1-7)<\/p>\n
c. Uzzah (2 Sam. 6:1-11)<\/p>\n
3. Notice a couple current examples of presumptuous sin:<\/p>\n
a. Baptism is essential to salvation (Mk. 16:16) – man over steps his boundaries when he says it is not essential<\/p>\n
b. God says there is one church (Eph. 4:4) – man over steps his boundaries when he says one is as good as another<\/p>\n
c. David said that presumptuous sin is a great transgression (Psa. 19:13)<\/p>\n
1. Willful sin is a sin we commit, knowing when we do such that it is a sin<\/p>\n
2. Romans 7:15-25 a. Paul acknowledges that there are things he should not do but does them anyway<\/p>\n
b. This disobedience comes through weakness in the flesh<\/p>\n
c. Paul thanked God he is able to be delivered<\/p>\n
3. The willful sin mentioned in Hebrews 10:26 is not a complete act, but describes action in process, it describes a high-handed abandonment of Christianity.<\/p>\n
4. Willful sin is deliberate and presumptuously refusing to accept an doing what is right<\/p>\n
5. Willful sin is a deliberate and persistent rejection of Christ, Christianity, after having known His truth and experienced it.<\/p>\n
6. Willful sin is when a person is brought face to face with the truth, acknowledges the truth, but still persists in error<\/p>\n
7. Examples:<\/p>\n
a. Jehoiakim (Jer. 36)<\/p>\n
b. Felix trembled – but rejected the truth (Acts 24:25)<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
A. May we all evaluate our lives and rid our selves of these areas of sin<\/p>\n
B. Remember, if we persist in sin we cannot go to heaven<\/p>\n
* Gleaned from Wendell Winkler<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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