In the state of Texas, fleeing the scene of an accident is against the law.

If you were involved in the accident in any way, you are required to stay to either render aid or provide information as a witness.

Fleeing is a no, no.

But according to the Bible there is one scene that we should all flee.

And that is from sexual immorality.

We all face it.

In the workplace, at school, in the neighborhood, and yes, even in the church.

And when you do, count on hearing this from the Holy Spirit - “flee”.

It’s the most spiritual thing you can do.

Your body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord.

When sexual temptation comes your way, turn and run. You’ll be glad you did.

Categories: Sin Hope

As a believer, you are not under law, but under grace.

Many take this as a license to sin, including many Pastors and Bible teachers.

And instead of shouting this glorious truth from the rooftops, they hide it under all kinds of rules and regulations, because how else will people be motivated to live holy lives.

But that’s not what the Bible teaches.

When you were under the law, lost, you were under the power and dominion of sin.

A slave to sin.

But no longer.

Through the saving grace of Jesus, you’ve had a heart change.

And having been set free from sin, you have become a slave of righteousness.

Being under grace is not a license to sin. And don’t let anyone tell you differently.

Being under grace is the path to righteousness.

And that’s good news.

Categories: Law Grace Sin Righteousness/Justification

At one time in his life, Paul believed that he was faultless as to legalistic righteousness.

Now that changed when he took a good look at the law.

Specifically, that 10th commandment which says, “You shall not covet.”

When he did, something strange happened to him.

The sin living in his members used the commandment to produce all kinds of covetous desires in Paul.

Sin sprang to life inside of him.

And as he wrote in Romans 7:11, “sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me.”

Paul thought he was right in God’s sight through his works of the law.

But through the law he discovered the truth his need for the saving work of Jesus.

How about you. Has the law shown you your need for Jesus?

Categories: Sin Righteousness/Justification Jesus Christ

How we spend our lives as Christians changed at the moment of new birth.

Peter put it this way:

“For whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions, but for the will of God.”

You once lived to gratify the desires of the flesh. And you followed the ways of the world.

But God saved you from that empty way of life.

Now the world is going to bully you and do all it can to lure you back.

When it does, remember, you’ve already had enough of “the evil things godless people enjoy.”

You've been raised with Christ for something much better and more rewarding…

the good and pleasing and perfect will of God.

Categories: Sin Salvation God's Will

We all stumble in life.

We make mistakes. We sin. We give in to temptations and the desires of the flesh.

And we don’t like it when we stumble.

And we will do and try about anything to keep it from happening again.

But it does. And when it does, the guilt and shame and fear says to us to try harder and do better.

But that is a sharp contrast to the encouragement of the Word.

Listen to these words from Jude:

“Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory.”

Trying harder sounds like the wise approach.

But the best way is through faith in Jesus, the one who loves you and gave himself for you.

He is the one who is able to keep you from stumbling.

Categories: Sin Faith Hope

Here is a good word.

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control your body in holiness and honor.”

Now God sanctified you once and for all through the shed blood of Jesus.

You are holy in his sight, set apart for his purposes and glory.

Which means your body is now meant for the Lord. To be used to express His love and grace to the world.

Sexual immorality misses that mark. It sees people as objects, and it floods the soul with guilt and shame.

So when it comes to your body, Remember this:

It is a temple of the Holy Spirit,

And you can trust him to control it in holiness and honor.

Categories: Sin Christian Living Righteousness/Justification

Sexual temptation is everywhere today.

And behind every sexual temptation is a trap.

A man may think that a casual look at a pornographic website will be enough. But it beckons him back time and time again. At a point in time, he needs something more.

A woman seeks out a casual relationship, maybe on the internet or with a fellow worker, but that doesn’t satisfy. And she takes the next step.

That’s the nature of the flesh. It never improves. It never changes. And as Paul explained, it always has “a continual lust for more” (Ephesians 4:19).

But you can avoid the trap.

And here’s how: put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh.

In other words, walk in the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

Categories: Sin Christian Living Righteousness/Justification

Sexual temptation is everywhere. You can’t escape its brazen invitation. It’s a big problem in this sexually charged culture in which we live.

It’s a big problem in the church, one that is much bigger than most of us want to admit. And it is one we shouldn’t ignore.

Here is the reality. This temptation will knock on your door. You can count on it.

You drive by a bill board, or see a provocative television ad, or find disturbing images from an innocent internet search.

And it’s right there staring you in the face.

What do you do? How do you handle that situation as a Christian?

Turn and run. The Biblical word is flee.

It’s not super spiritual, but it’s effective.

Follow this advise and sexual temptation will never become sexual immorality.

Categories: Sin Christian Living Righteousness/Justification

It Is finished!

A victory cry pierced that the darkest moment in human history.

Just three words uttered from a Roman cross but three words that changed everything.

Sin, your sin, had been dealt with once and for all — sent away for ever. The powers and authorities that once controlled you had been disarmed and totally defeated by the cross. The curtain was torn from top to bottom opening the way into God’s presence for everyone who believes.

And as a result today, you stand as a forgiven person. Free from the control of sin and death and fully alive and abiding in the love of Jesus. And it’s all yours because of Christ’s victory at the cross.

Today, let "It is finished!" be your victory cry.

Categories: Jesus Christ Sin Forgiveness/Repentance New Covenant

All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

This verse is a key stop on the Roman road to salvation.

And it’s important to understand this truth.

If you don’t know you’re a sinner, you will never turn to Jesus as your savior.

But did you know that Paul didn’t end his thought there.

In the next verse, he delivered this incredible piece of news…

And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.

You were once a sinner, but now because of the shed blood of Jesus, you stand as righteous in God’s sight.

You didn’t earn that right standing. No one could.

It was freely given to you as a gift of grace.

Rejoice today. Because of Jesus, you are right with God. And that’s good news.

Categories: Sin Salvation Faith