The Ripples of Sin: Sex, Lies, Murder and Cover-up

Bible Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 | Presenter: Pastor Joel Jocelyn | “The Ripples of Sin:
Sex, Lies, Murder and Cover-up”
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[[2 Samuel 11:1-27]]
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The Cycle of Sin
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Relaxation
++Desensitization
++Vulnerability
++Temptation
++Infatuation
++Flirtation
++Commission of actual sin
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Rationalization or Repentance
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Rationalization:
++“You know you are rationalizing when you begin calling by another name what God Himself calls Sin”
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Guilt Alleviation and Degeneration.
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Out of control Sin
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“Sin will take you farther than you ever thought you’d stray
Sin will leave you so lost; you think you’ll never find your way
Sin will keep you longer than you ever thought you’d stay
Sin will cost you more than you ever thought you’d pay”
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Repentance
or
Self-Deception
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Leads to
_Cold Spiritually_
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If left unrepentant, sin leads to
Self-Deception and a Cold Spirituality
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Repentance leads to God’s forgiveness, restitution, and restoration.
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[[1 John 1:9]]
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[[1 John 2:1]]
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Self-deception leads to God’s Judgment
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To avoid the power and consequences of sin:
++1. Keep up your spiritual disciplines of personal Prayer, Bible study and public worship
++2. Rely on the Holy Spirit – You can’t fight this battle alone
++3. Make your mind up to live in obedience to God’s Word
++4. Avoid the First Step – Nip sin at the bud
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[[Matthew 5:29-30]]
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Recall that sin carries consequences, even if we are forgiven by God.