Daily Devotions
1 John
"All unrighteousness is sin..."
Text: 1 John 5:17
A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SIN
The Apostle John has written much on this topic called sin. It would be worthwhile to review what he has taught on this topic in 1 John.
1. What we should not do: –
a) We cannot say we have no sin (1 John 1:8).
b) We also cannot say we have not sinned (1 John 1:10).
2. What we should do with our sins: –
a) Confess our sins (1 John 1:9).
b) Be cleansed from our sins through forgiveness (1 John 1:9).
3. What we should be grateful for: –
a) That Jesus is the propitiation for our sins (1 John 2:2).
b) He is our Advocate with the Father (1 John 2:1).
c) That Jesus came to take away our sins (1 John 3:5).
4. What we should determine to do with reference to sin: –
a) Determine that we should not abide in sin (1 John 3:9).
b) Pray for those who commit sin that do not lead to death (1 John 5:16).
NOT ALL SINS LEAD TO DEATH
Thank God for His word that enlightens our heart and mind. Thank God for this illuminating text.
“All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.”
1 John 5:17