Allies With Sin This is Heavy People!

I'm confident that the majority of us at least, are not shocked at the fact that sin aims to destroy our integrity and closeness with God. The real surprise though, is that far more than a few of today's believers facilitate sin's deadly campaign. Sin doesn't have a mind of its own of course, but it does thrive like spores from mould and fungus. The effects however, are far more harmful to us.

As believers, our responsibility in dealing with sin, is not just to stop doing it, it’s also to prevent it from growing and spreading. The challenge we face today, is to bring ourselves to a place where our goal every day, is to cleanse sin from our lives, and lead by example.

Let me be straight forward here. It's selfish and ungodly to think that what one does, or how one behaves should not affect others. Whilst we know that God looks at our hearts, wearing short skirts, tight clothing, low cut tops, almost transparent clothes, vests that reveal ones muscles, and flirting, are all perfect catalysts for lust and plenty of other sins to multiply in. Now we can list a multitude of subtle things that aid sins growth; from the smallest lie to the biggest betrayal, but I pray that if needed, we will be convicted enough to seek the Lord's help in identifying these, and becoming allies with Jesus in His war against sin and the enemy.

Before leaving home, shouldn't the mirror first show us if we are modest and holy? Rather than if ones appearance is attractive or acceptable enough? It's easier said than done but let’s at the very least, ask the Lord to help us perfect our ways! Let’s do it not just for ourselves, but for God and for others. After all, if we, the salt of the earth fail to promote Godly standards, who will?

Comments and questions welcome! May His Spirit Guide you.