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Sin in the Christian Life
M.O.S. Step 10

"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yoursleves unto God, as those that are alive form the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God." - Romans 6:12-13

"We have met the enemy, and they are us." The battle between our flesh and our spirit is a continual one, and one in which we must daily choose sides. "Salvation is like having two dogs inside me fighting. The one dog is white, and the other is black. The one I feed the most is the one who wins."

Use your Bible to find out the answers to all of these important questions.
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1. Can a holy God understand my struggle with sin? (Hebrews 4:15-16)

2. What are the three types of sin according to I John 2:16?

3. An example of the lust of the flesh is seen by Eve in Genesis 3:6, "when the woman saw that the tree was __________ for _________."

4. An axample of the lust of the eyes is given about David in II Samuel 11:2, "...he _____ a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to __________ upon."

5. Genesis 3:6 again uses Eve to illustrate the pride of life: "...when the woman saw...a tree to be desired to _________ _______ _________."

6. How many of our sins are forgiven when we get saved? (Hebrews 10:10; Romans 8:1)

7. Galatians 6:7-8 states that there is a law of ______ and ________; God forgives sin, but it has consequences.

8. When we sin, what happens to our fellowship with God? (Psalm 66:18)

9. What can sin do to our testimony and witness? (Genesis 19:14; II Peter 2:8; I Corinthians 8:9-12)

10. What does the Bible say may be the result of our sin? (Hebrews 12:5-7)

11. How can we overcome sin in our life? (Match the answers with the correct verse)

___ Accept our responsibility a. Proverbs 4:14-15

___ Confess your sin to the Father b. Proverbs 28:13

___ Claim victory through God's power c. Ephesians 6:11-18

___ Don't give place to the sin d. I John 1:9

___ Fight sin through God's Word and His Spirit e. Psalm 119:9-11

12. Who is exempt from facing problems? (Proverbs 3:25)

13. To sin or to be tempted to sin does not come from ________. (James 1:13)

14. When is man tempted? (James 1:14)

15. According to Mark 7:21-23, where does evil come from?

16. What should be our response to temptation? (I Timothy 6:11; II Timothy 2:22)

17. Where should we go in times of need? (Hebrews 4:14-15)

18. Who can be sinless in this life? (I John 1:8-10)

19. What will help us to avoid temptations? (Psalm 119:9-11)

20. What should we do if we think we are strong enough to resist temptation? (I Corinthians 10:12)

21. Can we be made to commit a sin? (I Corinthians 10:13)

22. What must we take into careful consideration when helping someone else overcoming sin? (Galatians 6:1)

Memory Verses:

Romans 6:12-13 (KJV)
"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yoursleves unto God, as those that are alive form the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God."

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