It Starts Small

Tag: Sin

  • Consequences of Tolerating Sin in the Church

    Paul addresses severe immorality in the Corinthian church, particularly incest, which shocked even the pagans. The church’s pride led to tolerance of sin, neglecting their responsibility to uphold holiness. Paul emphasizes excommunication for unrepentant sinners to encourage repentance and maintain purity, cautioning against associating with immoral individuals, even within the…

  • God’s Judgment and Mercy in Isaiah’s Message

    The passage discusses God’s direct communication with Isaiah and His strong indictment of Israel for breaking their covenant. God acts as both prosecutor and judge, highlighting Israel’s rebellion and spiritual sickness. Their sins are compared to injuries that go untreated, leading to physical destruction. God is uninterested in empty sacrifices…

  • Say Power and Grace

    People in an in-between stage ask tough questions about faith and surrender to God. Acts 4:7 reveals Peter’s power challenged. Acts 4:33 highlights the apostles’ power and grace through Jesus’ resurrection. His resurrection defeated sin and death, freeing believers. The “in-between” stage prompts self-examination for God’s power and grace.

  • You are the Righteousness of God

    In the midst of our sin and past mistakes, there is good news: Jesus took our sins upon Himself and made it possible for us to be right with God. Through Him, we receive righteousness and become part of God’s kingdom. Despite our failures, Jesus’ sacrifice allows us to stand…

  • The glimmer of hope in the LORD.

    David pleaded with the Lord not to punish him in anger and recognized that his suffering was due to his own sin. He described feeling overwhelmed by iniquity, physical pain, and the abandonment of friends. Despite this, he maintained hope in God’s salvation and urgently pleaded for God’s help, acknowledging…

  • Thyatira: the Rebuke.

    The church in Thyatira tolerated a false teacher named Jezebel, promoting idol worship and sexual immorality. Despite warnings, she did not repent, leading to spiritual discipline. The lesson emphasizes the dangers of false teachings and the importance of repentance. The combination of paganism and Christianity led to a grave indictment…

  • Fruit of Corrupted wisdom: Corrupted actions.

    The blog series “Pursue Godliness” explores the contrast between Heavenly wisdom leading to godliness and earthly wisdom leading to corruption. Paul urges believers not to misuse their freedom in Christ for sinful desires and lists various sinful behaviors to avoid. He emphasizes the importance of following the Holy Spirit and…

  • Fruit of Corrupted Wisdom: The expression of Rebellion and Rejection of God

    God’s Word provides detailed explanation of Heavenly wisdom, which leads to godliness, or earthy demonic wisdom which leads to corruption. In this passage, Paul has points out how mankind has no excuses for rejecting God. God has made Himself plain enough, in creation itself, that we ought to seek Him.…

  • God Hates Sin.

    The content emphasizes the importance of pursuing righteousness and holiness in the context of a loving and faithful God. It highlights the detrimental effects of sin on our lives and relationships, emphasizing God’s desire for repentance and righteousness. The message encourages reflection on personal battles with sin and a commitment…

  • Righteousness Despises Sin

    The blog discusses pursuing righteousness and despising evil. It emphasizes introspection and rejecting sinful attitudes and actions. Despising evil does not mean hating people, but rather rejecting sin’s influence. The need to prioritize God’s truth over worldly values is highlighted, along with the importance of consistency in living a righteous…