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 In this blog you will learn 8 skills you can choose to do to avoid sin. Let’s do this! Even if you are currently continuing to sin, there is still time to change. If you are still here on this earth, there is still time to change. These skills are meant to bring you closer to God. The guide in this blog are habits - from our personal experience - that will bring you closer to God, and away from continued sin. TO NOTE: If you feel you need professional help, we ask that you reach out to a professional for your specific sin or addiction.  WHY DO WE SIN? Simply - After the original sin we where cast out of Eden into a sinful World and our soul hungers for God - so we find something to make us feel good. Whether its drugs, alcohol, sex, food - any of these things we use to try to replace the missing connection that we need with God. We now have to work to bring ourselves closer to God through forging a relationship with him.  HOW CAN WE GET THAT CONNECTION WITH GOD? 8 things you can do are below - to regain that connection with God. Belief it not now - God is waiting for you. - 2 Peter 3:9 - "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."  HOW CAN WE START? Each Decision You Make can bring you further away from, or closer to God. Where do you want to be? Do you ever ask yourself “What would God do in this situation?” You may already know that the blood of Jesus allows us to ask God for forgiveness so that we can be with God and Jesus in Heaven. This is an incredible gift we are given through the love God has for us - that none of us deserve - and we are eternally grateful for. If we continue to make the same bad choices based on our worldly desires, we continue to walk away from God, and eventually, asking for forgiveness becomes meaningless. The purpose of asking for forgiveness is to repent and change our ways.  WHAT IF WE KEEP SINNING? But what if we find ourselves asking for forgiveness for the same or different multiple wrongdoings more often than we would like? “We are only human” - you’ve heard people say. Or “This world is hard, and sometimes we need a way to relieve our stress” - or how about “I’ll just do it this once, and then apologize tomorrow.” God made our brains and bodies to be exceptional - to be able to fight off temptations and wrongdoings like the true warriors he made us to be that if we truly desire to improve, we absolutely can. So this next bible phrase you are about to read is only a warning, so that you understand there is still time - you have the ability to stop, change and improve your life with God in it - and this blog will show you how - because it is written with love, and from a place of having gone through it - we are called to help you through it too "For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries". Hebrews 10: 26-27 God gave us his only son as the ultimate sacrifice to cover our sin. But once we know of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice and we acknowledge him as our savior, God expects us to avoid sin at all cost. God wants us to learn how to avoid repeating the same sins over and over again. If we truly are trying to live a Christian life (as Jesus lived} and truly have a connection with God then we would have no want or need to sin.  THERE IS STILL TIME - What does this mean, and what options do we have before it is too late? God does not expect us to be perfect. God will allow us to slip - he factored that into his design, giving us a way to be with him, of course, because he knows us better than we know ourselves. But he does expect us to learn from our mistakes and correct them. And there are only so many times we can bow down and ask for forgiveness for the same wrong-doings. For each time we sin we separate ourselves from God until eventually we create this void between us and God. God never moves his position with us but in our sin we separate ourselves from him and in doing so sever the connection from the very grace that helps us want to avoid sin. When there is a deliberate choice of wrong-doing, there is also judgment to come; Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived…1 Corinthians 6:9. Starting today, include God in your decision-making. We’ll explain below how you can start to do this. OUR DAILY DECISIONS There are endless decisions we make from the free will we have that determine the outcome of our day, month, and year and that can have a lasting impact on the path of our life. Did you know that it’s estimated that the average adult makes approximately 35,000 conscious decisions a day; all are happening quite quickly as you decide if you’re getting up or staying in bed. Speaking up or staying silent. Forgiving or holding a grudge. Avoiding judgments and displaying compassion. When we are making decisions are we basing those decisions on what we want, or on what God wants from us? Because what he wants for us is so much better than our own personal worldly desires. THREE SEGMENTS OF DAILY DECISION MAKING --------------->[AT THE TOP - CLOSER TO HEAVEN] LOVE / PEACE / JOY (with God) --------------->[MIDDLE OF THE ROAD] HOPE / WISHING / WAITING (only looking to God when it’s convenient) one foot in, one foot out. --------------->{BOTTOM OF THE BARREL] WORRY / SORROW / FEAR/DOUBT (without God)  BOTTOM OF THE BARREL If we’re only asking God for what we want, that could be an indication that our desires are not holy. If you didn't put God in that situation then you possibly put yourself that much further than where you should be with him. “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone.” James 1:13-15  MIDDLE OF THE ROAD If we question how God wants us to react, or if we are unsure, this can lead to misinterpretation of how God would react to a situation - then you need to get to know God’s word so that you don’t misinterpret the reaction. Instead of personalizing m and we don’ know the answer to a certain problem, that’s when we need to look in the bible. "So then because thou art luke warm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue you out of my mouth.” Revelations 3:16 If 2% of your day is based on what God wants you to do, and 98% is based on your personal desires, then you’re living a life - 2% with God in it. You can bump that % up by choosing God as your guidepost - and by trying to avoid “The Great Deceiver” at every turn.  AT THE TOP WITH GOD HERE ARE 8 WAYS TO CHOOSE A DAILY PATH AWAY FROM SIN  #1: READ THE BIBLE: A) Get to know God and Jesus by getting to know God's word: (you can read one of our previous blogs about "God is Always Calling" to help you start that conversation with God. B) Take 15 minutes a day to read passages from the bible. Or if you have time, look into a bible study group.  #2: STAY IN GOD’S WORD: A) Each story and experience shared in the bible is God letting us know how to handle any situation that we encounter in our lives. B) Make the word part of your life to know what God wants you to do, and to grow the confidence and understanding that this is God’s choice for you. C) Discern God Voice from the Devil’s Voice: The Devil, also known as “The Great Deceiver” is going to constantly try to sway you off of the right path so that he can have you for his in the end - but your spirit knows better. You need to be able to discern the “The Great Deceiver’s” voice from God’s voice. The more you read the bible, the more you understand that God’s voice is the loving, compassionate and helpful voice that is speaking to you. If you have to question “Is this something that can get me trouble, or put me in harms way”
 #3: ASK GOD WHAT HE WANTS FOR YOU A) Pray about the situation. “God, what is your will for me to do?” - Ask for God’s wisdom and guidance daily to keep you on the path God has for you - (not what you want… ask God what he wants for you? - he will hear you and he will answer you.) B) EXAMPLE - 2 Chronicles 1:11-12 - Solomon asked God for wisdom and knowledge - and God said “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honour or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king; (12) wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honour, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”  #4: ASK YOURSELF - “WHAT WOULD GOD DO?” Ask “What would God do?” in every situation. If we get used to making decisions by asking ourselves “What would God do in this situation” OR “What would God want me to do.” then each decision we make will bring us that much closer to God.  #5: CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO DO THE RIGHT THING A) While it can feel challenging to do the right thing or sometimes to know what the right thing is to do - you will be rewarded with God’s love and protection in this world when you learn through God’s guidance what the right thing is and then do it - - living by example - your light will also help others. B) Real wealth builds treasures in heaven and is obtained by helping others and living as an example of God’s love here on earth. "The wicked are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm" - Proverbs 12:7 C) With faith in the word, you will not be afraid to do the right thing, to forgive, to be compassionate when others oppress. People are living in a world where they are oppressed every day - be mindful of your actions towards people around you - in a world where so many men, women, and children are oppressed on a daily basis, be different from those who delight in oppressing others. Desire to show peace with everyone - and it is only with God's help that you can achieve this. Be an example of his love for the people of the world.  #6: DO NOT WORRY ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK - CARE ABOUT WHAT GOD THINKS A) No one holds your salvation in their hands, only God does. B) Ask yourself: Am I confident enough in my faith to speak God’s truth to others? And if not, why? C) If you say the wrong thing you will be called a bible thumper, or holier than thou - worry about what God thinks of you. Believe that God has you covered. D) if you cower and are too afraid to speak up for God then you’re failing in doing what God expects us to do as Christians, and you’re allowing other opinions to be more important than God’s opinion. Believe that God has you covered.  #7: BE SKILLED IN YOUR CRAFT Successful people become successful at any job, music, corporate - any job - because they put themselves fully into it, having a love and passion for it, learning every aspect of it, the skills, it takes you a better worker, master in the field - it’s the same thing with God. It makes you a better person, a better Christian because you have a deeper understanding of him.  #8: REMEMBER THAT GOD IS MORE POWERFUL THAN THE DEVIL A) God created the Devil. God is The Creator of all things -The Lord of Lords - The Almighty. and God is more powerful than anything or anyone. Say this outloud. B) The Devil, originally Lucifer - A fallen Angel - chose to continue to sin and further more - tries to deceive all of us to continue to sin - to be away from God because the Devil has no option or recourse to be able to be with God again - because misery loves company - but we have a chance - you still have a chance. C) The Devil uses people to try to get to you too, to test you, tempt you, BUT you can overcome through the power of God’s love, if you choose it. AND you can also help others through your example, to pull them out of the sess pool of the Devil’s playground. D) The Devil get’s his power from our sins. That is the only power he has - when we listen to the Devil. You can release your sins and become the true warrior against evil with God on your side. If you hear the Devil’s voice just say - “Be gone in the name of Jesus”. Believe and receive your true power through God’s everlasting love. E) God Doesn’t change, God doesn’t lie, God never moves away from you. Choose to be back with God. Romans 8:31 “If God is for me, who can be against me?” - All you need is the faith of a mustard seed, that small spark will spue the Devil away through the blood of Jesus and through you honoring God keeping yourself away from sin. Then the kingdom of the Lord can be yours too.  If this is how we live our lives and make our decisions, then we are building our relationship with God to a point where it will become natural for us to know what choice God wants us to choose or not choose. If you keep your heart in God, keep your thoughts in God, then it becomes easier and easier to make the right choices as to what God would do, and what path he wants you to follow. Every action you take should make you a healthier, happier, stronger, wiser person - a person that God knows you to be because he’s created you. It may not happen immediately after the decision, but it will happen. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28. Choose God - Start Today 
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