We all have a carnal nature, which causes us to rationalise sin. As we are set to appear before God’s judgement, we should exercise caution in this regard. We can learn the truth and comprehend how it affects our life through Christ Jesus.
There are numerous justifications for committing sin, yet we should refrain from doing so. As we must alter our lifestyles in order to win God’s favour. We shouldn’t continue to dwell in the wicked past.
Jesus has called us to a new way of life in which we should follow his precepts to triumph over sin. Here are a few scriptures that will encourage us to not rationalise sin when we encounter it. Let’s read them and reflect on them so that we can triumph in the spiritual life.
Romans 2:1(KJV) Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
James 4:17(KJV) Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
1 John 1:8(KJV) If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
James 1:2(KJV) My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Galatians 6:7(KJV) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
James 2:26(KJV) For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Colossians 3:5(KJV) Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
2 Corinthians 5:10(KJV) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
2 Peter 3:9(KJV) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Revelation 1:1(KJV) The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John.
2 Timothy 1:7(KJV) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Corinthians 6:2(KJV) (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
Galatians 2:20(KJV) I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Romans 1:20(KJV) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 3:23(KJV) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
James 4:14(KJV) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Exodus 4:1(KJV) And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The Lord hath not appeared unto thee.
Romans 6:23(KJV) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jude 1:3(KJV) Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Colossians 3:2(KJV) Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
1 John 1:9(KJV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 4:8(KJV) He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Revelation 3:20(KJV) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Colossians 3:23(KJV) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
2 Corinthians 6:3(KJV) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed.
Genesis 3:12(KJV) And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.
1 John 1:2(KJV) (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)
1 John 2:2(KJV) And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
Romans 14:23(KJV) And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
Revelation 22:19(KJV) And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Galatians 5:22(KJV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Romans 1:18(KJV) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Philippians 4:6(KJV) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
Hebrews 1:3(KJV) Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Philippians 4:8(KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
