HOW TO AVOID SIN BY PS CAROLINE

TOPIC: HOW TO AVOID A SIN. THEME: LIVING A HOLY AND RIGHTEOUS LIFE BEFORE GOD. PURPOSE: To help believers understand sin, recognize temptation, resist evil and develop a closer relationship with God. SCRIPTURES: Introduction (Psalm 119:11) What is a sin? (James 4:17, Romans 3:23) Why do people fall for sin? (James 1:14-15, 1 Corinthians 15:33, philipians 4:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12 Ways to avoid a sin 1. Study and obey God's word (Psalm 119:105) 2. Pray without ceasing? (Matthew 26:41) 3. Run away from temptation (2 Timothy 2:22) 4. Choose Godly friends (proverbs 13:20) 5. Control what enters your mind (Romans12:2) 6. Practice forgiveness and humility (Ephesians 4:32) 7. Confess your sins and seek help(1 John 1:9)