How To Overcome Sin

"He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses correction goes astray." Proverbs 10:17

Here are some tips in order to overcome sin:

1. Know and depend completely on God's Word-Search the Bible daily. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. By knowing and depending completely on God's Word, we avoid the sin of ignorance and self-reliance. Sin is transgression of God's law-knowingly or unknowingly. It is sinful to pronounce independence from God-completely or partly.

2. Believe God's goodness and generosity- people who break God's Word do not believe enough in God's goodness. Many people "partially" obey God. They obey God only in areas they agree. There is no such thing as 1/2 Christianity. A 1/2 Christian is a "non-sense christian." A partial obedience is still disobedience.

3. Trust God's commands as expressions of utmost love- God's commandments and laws are beautiful. We avoid sin by trusting God's command.

4. Do not experiment with sin-Do not experiment sin because before you know the damage have been done. Do not jump from the tallest building to prove the law of gravity. Do not touch the fire to know if it's hot!

5. Focus your desires on what is Godly and acceptable-whatsoever things are true and honest, think of these things. Ask if it is Godly or Ungodly. Is it the truth or not the truth? You cannot stop the birds from flying over your head-but you can stop them from nesting your hair. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

6. Follow God's warning- The Bible is a book full of warning. We must not neglect God's warning in order to be free from danger of falling into sin.

(From Rev. Teofilito A. Rufon's Messages @ Odiongan Baptist Church Inc.)