Walking With The Greats - The Life of Joshua: PT 2

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These things happened to them as examples for us.

1 Corinthians 10:11

Joshua 6:27; Joshua 7

With just a little bit of sin creeping in, Israel went from victory & fame to defeat & shame!

4 MYTHS ABOUT SIN:

MYTH #1 - I’m Not Hurting Anyone

Your sin can affect your whole household!

Life Lesson #1 - Our actions impact ourselves and others - Joshua 7:11; 1 Corinthians 12:26

Sin will destroy you and it will destroy others!  We need to be accountable if we are struggling in an area.  We need to pray for those who are going through things.

Your Success is Our Success!

MYTH #2 - It’s really NO Big Deal

There are no big or small sins.  No category for sins.

Life Lesson #2 - God sees sin as a big deal! - Joshua 7:13-14

How does this thing affect my relationship with God?

MYTH #3 - People Fall Into Sin

If you are standing far enough away from something, you can not fall into it!

 Life Lesson #3 - People’s Choices lead them into sin - Joshua 7:20-21

 The Progression of Sin is This:

1. Looking turns into longing...
2. And then you lay hold of it. 

You can avoid defeat by looking away and walking away!  Don't let your mind linger on that thing!

MYTH #4 - My Sin is Too Big for God to Forgive

Sin is serious but God's grace is greater!  Don't let your sin hold you back.  Confess and receive God's forgiveness!  He doesn't limit our future success based on our past failures.  Your confessing releases His blessing!

Life Lesson #4 - If you will CONFESS your sin - God will forgive - Joshua 7:26; 1 John 1:9

You may have been experiencing the agony of defeat but today God wants to give you the thrill of victory!  He will make old things pass away so all things can become new!

CHALLENGE: Reflect on the 4 myths discussed above and see if you have believed any of them.  If so, ask God to help you through the clarifications following the myths to establish a clear understanding of the truth.  Read each scripture to help you with this process.

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