Sin...........?

You may find yourself asking this question: If all our sins are forgiven, why must we strive to do the right thing?

This is something that is misinterpreted by so many people.

WORKS do not get you into Heaven. FAITH does.

So why continue to avoid sin and do good things for people? Our reason for trying not to sin should be out of love for Jesus. Sinning disappoints Him and always sets us back from where He wants to lead us. The Bible is not some big rule book. It's a love story. He loves us sooooooo much!!!! The least we can do is avoid the kind of lifestyle that doesn't reflect Him at all.

Have you ever realized that when you do the right thing, you always come to find out it was for the better? God blesses us for living right. You're storing up crowns in Heaven when you follow His will.

The truth of the matter is: everyone sins every single day. We're human. But there's a problem when you know what you're doing is wrong, but you continue to do it anyway. There's so many blessings you're missing. There's so many people you could be helping and helping them to know the Lord.

Don't avoid sin because you think by doing that alone you will get a ticket to Heaven. Avoid sin to express your love for Him. Sinning with a stubborn conscience can lead you down a dangerous path and put you further and further away from Christ. If you truly love someone, doesn't that mean you want to be closer to them?

Keep in mind that trying not to sin is not the only way to get close to God. Worship, prayer, Bible study, and etc are also part of growing your relationship.

If you love God, then express it. Don't be ashamed when you're the only one not doing what everyone else is doing.

He has a ridiculous amount of love for you. To show your love back, try to do what HE wants, not what the world wants.

forgiven (thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Jesus),
Holly