As "faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God," so is the realization of sin when one refuses to receive the Gospel declared for the redemption of his or her soul, for salvation comes through the grace offered by our Heavenly Father in Christ Jesus who teaches us to renounce ungodliness and sinful pleasures so that we may remain Overcomers filled with Divine Wisdom and devotion, living in the Righteousness of God, for His glory (Rom. 10:17-19, Titus 2:11-13). The Good News of Salvation, proclaimed in love, helps as many as are ignorant of the Truth to be freed from the bondage of sin if they receive it wholeheartedly, while those who are proud, trusting in their self-proclaimed righteousness instead of God's Son, end up holding themselves back, in danger of God's judgment (John 9:39-41).
Also, since the creation of all things, our Heavenly Father's Divine nature has been revealed through His Word and the manifestation of His Power, making everyone who becomes knowledgeable of the Truth no longer have any excuse to sin - for: "to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin" (Rom. 1:19-21, Jas. 4:17).
PRAYER: Thank You, Heavenly Father, for Your Word has set me free from the bondage of sin, which, as a veil separating me from knowing Yourself, once blinded me. Now that I humbly receive the Truth, please keep me empowered to do Your works and live forever in Your Righteousness, as the Redeemed of the LORD, in Christ Jesus,
Amen.
From John 15:22-24
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