The Longing for Sin Inside Us (TMF:1909)

Thursday, August 04, 2022
Peace to Live By: The Longing for Sin Inside Us (TMF:1909) - Daniel Litton
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       Then, of course, there is the longing for sin—things that are clearly sin. We all have that problem, because as Jesus said, sin resides in our hearts and it can come out naturally, with little effort on our parts. Interestingly enough, we can find that we have a strong desire to not sin, or to overcome a sinful habit. There is nothing wrong with getting rid of sin. However, remember, a desire that is too strong won’t work. We have to observe our sinful thoughts, not react to them, and let them pass. It is the very fear of sin that causes us to sin more. It is by not letting thoughts pass that thoughts get pushed down inside of us. We can either push a thought down out of fear of it, or we can let it play out, with no reaction, and therefore let it pass. Those are the only two options: push it down or let it pass. The choice is yours. The fear may come up that observing a thought might actually cause a person to sin. I understand the concern. Sin only occurs, though, if we embrace whatever our minds are showing us.