Sins: Overcoming Discouragement And Finding Hope

Many people struggle with sin and feel discouraged when they continue to fail and give in to temptation. However, it is important to remember that God valued you while you were sinful and spent the most precious currency He had to save you – His son's life. This means that you are not in a state that is unlovable to God, as this was the exact state you were in when He decided to die for you.

Sin is serious, but it doesn't mean you should think yourself into the pits of discouragement

Discouragement is not the fruit of humility, but of pride. If we have stumbled, or even fallen, we should rise and run again. All our falls are useful if they strip us from a disastrous confidence in ourselves, while they do not take away a humble and saving trust in God. We should carefully purify our conscience from daily faults and not allow sin to dwell in our hearts. Small as a sin may seem, it obscures and dims the light of grace, weighs down the soul, and hinders our constant communion with Jesus Christ. A pure soul that is humbled and rises promptly after its smallest faults remains fervent and upright.

When we keep disparaging ourselves for our weakness or unattractiveness, we're giving ourselves over to pride. We want to be better than we are, to be approved of and even admired, and so we're punishing ourselves for not measuring up. Sometimes we'll find that we need a safe person in the Body of Christ to confess our fault to, someone who will minister God's grace to us.

Christ wanted us while we were sinners

It's only natural to feel discouraged by your sins. But it's important to remember that Christ wanted us while we were sinners. This is one of the basics of the Gospel, as outlined in Romans 5:8.

When we feel discouraged by our sins, we should turn our thoughts to Jesus. We should remember that God valued us so much that He gave up the most precious thing He had to save us: His son's life. This means that we are not in a state that is unlovable to God. In fact, this was the exact state we were in when He decided to die for us.

Discouragement is not the fruit of humility, but of pride. When we keep disparaging ourselves for our weaknesses, we are giving in to pride. We want to be better than we are, to be approved of and even admired, and so we punish ourselves for not measuring up. But this is not what God wants for us.

Instead, we should carefully purify our conscience and not allow sin to dwell in our hearts. Small as a sin may seem, it obscures and dims the light of grace, weighs down the soul, and hinders our constant communion with Jesus Christ. A pure soul that is humbled and rises promptly after its smallest faults remains fervent and upright.

If you are struggling in your battle with sin, know that you are not alone. Many people continue to fail and feel horrible because they are willingly doing something they know is wrong. But we should not let this discourage us. We should look to Jesus and remember that He wanted us while we were sinners.

Discouragement is not the fruit of humility, but of pride

It can be hard not to feel discouraged by your faults and sins. However, it is important to remember that Christ wanted us while we were sinners. We should not think of ourselves as unlovable to God because of our sins, as this was the exact state we were in when He decided to die for us. Instead, we should look to the warm and wonderful face of Christ.

Pride is a feeling, whereas humility is an action. It is important to overcome pride and live in godly humility. We can do this by looking to our Saviour, whose life was a series of sufferings. We can also practice humility by serving others and putting our own interests last.

When we keep disparaging ourselves for our weakness, we are giving ourselves over to pride. We want to be better than we are and to be approved of, and so we are punishing ourselves for not measuring up. Instead, we should carefully purify our conscience from daily faults and allow no sin to dwell in our hearts.

If we stumble, we should rise and run again. Our falls are useful if they strip us of a disastrous confidence in ourselves, while they do not take away a humble and saving trust in God.

You can't get near God when you are sinful

It can be easy to feel discouraged by your sins, but it's important to remember that you are not alone in this struggle. Many people feel the same way, and it is natural to feel this way when you are sinful. However, it is important to remember that God loves you despite your sins. In fact, God valued you so much that He gave His son's life to save you and bring you closer to Him.

While it is important to take your sins seriously, it is not helpful to think yourself into a state of discouragement because of them. Instead, look to Jesus and remember that He wanted you even while you were a sinner. This is the basic message of the Gospel, and it is something we must always remind ourselves of.

When you feel discouraged by your sins, turn your thoughts to Jesus and allow your heart to be warmed by His loving smile. Sometimes, it can also help to confess your faults to another person in the Body of Christ, someone who will minister God's grace to you. By doing this, you can receive support and encouragement on your journey of faith.

It is also important to remember that your sins do not define you. While they may weigh down your soul and hinder your communion with Jesus Christ, they do not make you unlovable to God. On the contrary, God loved you enough to die for you, and He wants you to draw near to Him, even in your sinful state. So, instead of focusing on your sins, focus on Jesus and the grace He offers. This is the key to growing out of sin and cultivating a constant communion with Christ.

You need to confess your faults to someone in the Body of Christ

It's important to remember that God valued you so much that he gave his son's life to save you. You are not in a state that is unlovable to God, as this was the exact state you were in when he decided to die for you. So, when you are discouraged by your sins, look to the warm and wonderful face of Christ. Turn your thoughts to Jesus and let your heart be warmed by the glow from his loving smile.

However, sometimes you will need to find a safe person in the Body of Christ to confess your faults to. This could be your spouse, a good friend, a brother or sister in the Lord, your pastor, or your parent. You should not confess your sins carelessly to just anyone, but to mature believers who will provide spiritual and practical support. This can help to break the power of secret sin.

Confession should include an attitude of turning away from sin. It can help you to offer forgiveness, make amends, and seek reconciliation for any harm caused. It can also preserve relationships, as Matthew 18:15 reads: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother."

Purify your conscience from daily faults and do not allow sin to dwell in your heart. Small as a sin may seem, it obscures and dims the light of grace, weighs down the soul, and hinders your constant communion with Jesus Christ.

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