SEEING SIN

” Matthew 13.16

1A. First, Let Me Give You SOME MEANS TO SEE SIN CONVINCINGLY There are three things these disciples, the apostles and the others who followed Jesus closely, did that you need to do:

1B. First, you need to go to God for knowledge.

2B. Secondly, work hard to become familiar with God’s Law.

3B. So, go to God for knowledge. As well, work hard to acquaint yourself with the Law. Thirdly, receive every truth revealed to you without resistance or quarreling.

2A. Second, SOME WAYS IN WHICH A MAN AVOIDS SEEING SIN CONVINCINGLY

1B. First, you think to yourself, “God won’t punish me.”

2B. Here’s another one: “I’ll get saved later.”

3B. Thirdly, you ask, “Why do I have to get saved now?”

3A. Let Me Close Out This Sermon With SOME MOTIVATIONS TO SEE SIN CONVINCINGLY

1B. Motivation #1 to see your sins: It’s the only way you’ll get to heaven.

2B. Motivation #2 to see your sins: It’s only going to get harder.

3B. Motivation #3 to see your sins: It’ll be worth it.