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

Asking God to renew your mind means asking Him to change your thinking to align with His truth. It means replacing unhealthy or worldly thoughts with God’s Word. It’s a daily process of trusting God, following Him, and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform the way you think and live.

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)

(Ephesians 4:22-24)

(2 Corinthians 10:5)

(Colossians 3:10)

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;)