Sin

Some recent events in my church have really caused me to stop, look a little closer, and ask some questions about sin.

I know that we are all human and we all sin. But how do we get to a point where our sins own us and we forget that they are sin? How do good people, Christians (raised in a Christian home), Leaders in a church fall into sin and not even realize it or think that it isn't a sin? And even more important than why, HOW do we prevent from falling into that same trap from the devil?

Acts 20:28 "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God which he bought with his own blood."

I have been thinking about this a lot and I know that accountability is very important. (but what happens when the person that is holding you accountable, falls into the same sin, right along side of you?) I know that staying in a close relationship with Jesus is very important-- Praying, staying in The Bible. But what else? I have a hard time believing that leaders in the church, who are teaching The Bible to others, are not in The Word. What else can we do?

Galatians 6:1 "Brothers, if someone is caught in sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each others burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."

Right along with accountability comes confrontation. I have learned how difficult this can be. But as difficult as it is, it is so important. Nothing in life that is worth doing or having is ever easy. I truly believe that if sin is confronted early on, it can be overcome. But the longer it goes on, the harder it is to break away and be restored without having to live with the consequences.

God is GREAT and I know that even throughout these challenging times, He is in control. He will work it all out for his good. Going through these tough times will help our church to become a stronger, more faithful and more truthful church. We will learn from this! He will be given glory and praise, even during these times!