You Can't Bury Sin // Dominick Butler
You can't bury sin. When you think you have hid the sin in your life, you really have just sowed seeds of death into your heart. James 1:14-15; "But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death."
In Joshua 7 we find a sobering story of a man named Achan. He was part of the Israelites seizing the land God had promised to His people. Along this journey Achan decided to take something that God clearly instructed the people not too. Achan then hid what he stole and buried it. This sin caused the whole nation of Israel to be hindered and vulnerable to their enemies. God didn't allow them to advance until the sin was dealt with. Achan thought he buried the sin but really he just sowed seeds of death in his house. This story did not end well for Achan, but this story is a sobering warning of mercy & wisdom unto us to see the severity of surrender & holy living empowered by Holy Spirit before God.
Last night we saw the Gospel reach down deep into captivated hearts and pull the roots of deception & bondage out. The rest, joy, peace, & love promised by God overflowed at the altar as precious decisions for Him were made.
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