Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 6000 Sin and salvation » 6010 Sin » 6020 sin » 6030 sin, avoidance of God calls his people to avoid sin, and through Jesus Christ gives them the inner power to be victorious over it. God's people are to resist sin 1 Peter 2:11 See also Psalm 97:10; Proverbs 4:23-27; 1 Corinthians 15:34; Ephesians 4:25-5:20; James 1:21 The Christian life is a constant struggle against sin Hebrews 3:13 See also Acts 20:28; Romans 7:14-25; Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8-9 God helps his people to resist sin Release from sin through Jesus Christ's death 1 Peter 2:24 See also Romans 6:1-7; Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:24; Colossians 2:11-12 The avoidance of sin through new life in Jesus Christ 1 John 3:9 See also 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 3:6; John 5:18 Believers co-operate with Jesus Christ to avoid sin Believers are to put to death what is sinful in them Colossians 3:5 See also Romans 6:11-14; Romans 8:13 Believers are to exchange sinful for righteous behaviour Romans 13:12-14 The words used here, and in similar passages, are those used for “taking off” old clothes and “putting on” new ones. See also Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:7-10; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22 Believers are to allow the Spirit to inform and direct their conduct Romans 12:2 See also Romans 8:5-8; Galatians 5:16-25 Practical steps for overcoming sin and temptation Meditation on Scripture Psalm 119:11 See also Psalm 18:22-23; Matthew 4:1-11 pp Luke 4:1-13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Prayerful dependence upon God Matthew 6:13 pp Luke 11:4 See also Psalm 19:13; Matthew 26:41; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15-16 Active seeking of the good Romans 6:19 See also Psalm 34:14; Isaiah 1:16-17; Amos 5:14-15; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 3Jn 11 Incentives for avoiding sin The fear of God Proverbs 16:6 See also Exodus 20:20; Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 8:13 The holiness of God 1 Peter 1:15-16 See also Leviticus 11:44-45; Leviticus 19:2; Leviticus 20:7; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:7 The expectation of Jesus Christ's return 1 Peter 4:7 See also 2 Corinthians 5:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6; 2 Peter 3:10-14 A consideration of the consequences of sin Galatians 6:7-8 See also Mark 9:42-48; Romans 6:21-23; Hebrews 6:7-8; Hebrews 10:26-31 The need to be a good witness to unbelievers 1 Peter 2:15 See also 1 Peter 3:1-2,15-16 The role of others in avoiding sin Bad company is to be avoided 1 Corinthians 15:33 See also Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 1:10; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 A good example is to be followed 1 Corinthians 11:1 See also Philippians 3:17; Philippians 4:9; Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Peter 4:1-3 Believers are to support one another James 5:19-20 See also Matthew 18:15-17; Galatians 6:1-2; 1 Timothy 5:20; Hebrews 3:12 See also
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