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
Philippians 2:12-13
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
2030 Christ, holiness 2306 Christ, high priest 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 6248 temptation 6744 sanctification 7921 fellowship 8266 holiness 8451 mortification 8490 watchfulness
