What is Sin?

Sins are generally considered as any actions, any thought, or word considered immoral, selfish, shameful, harmful, or alienating – which might be termed “sinful”. Examples: lust, dishonesty, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, pride. 

(Proverbs 6:16-19)

(Galatians 5:17-21) 
(Mark 7:20-23)
(Matthew 15: 18-20)

Five Steps to Renewing Your Mind

1. Ask God to guard and direct your mind.
2. Pray to recognize the source of self-focused defeating thoughts.
3. Ask God to replace self-focused thinking with a God-focused mindset.
4. Rest in the truth that you are accepted by Jesus Christ.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 daily.

(Romans 12:2)

Five Steps of Repentance

Repentance involves a complete and irreversible change of mind, heart, and actions. To repent means to make an about-face, heart-directed turn away from self to God, from the past to a future ruled by God.

1. Involves a sense of awareness of one’s own guilt, sinfulness, and helplessness. (Psalm 51:4–10; 109:21–22).
2. Apprehends or takes hold of God’s mercy in Jesus Christ. (Psalm 51:1; 130:4).
3. A change of attitude and action regarding sin. Turns the repentant person away from his or her sin to God. (Psalm 119:128; Job 42:5–6; 2 Corinthians 7:10).
4. Results in a radical persistent pursuit of holy living, walking with God in obedience to His commands. (2 Timothy 2:19–22; 1 Peter 1:16).
5. Ask, give, and receive forgiveness. (Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 John 1:9; Colossians 3:12-13;)