Titus 2:11-14 (ESV)

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

There are many teachers and preachers around the world who are misguiding many people when it comes to sin.  Many say since “Once saved, always saved” a person can continue to live in sin because God’s grace has you covered.  Others even go as far as saying that Jesus defeated the devil and sin on the cross and that neither exist anymore.  But is that what God’s Word teaches us?

Recognizing you are a sinner and repenting for your sins is step one.  Steps two on are focused on living more like Jesus and leading others to Jesus.  Why would we continue to live a life that is so offensive to God after all that He has done to forgive those same offenses?

Excusing one’s lifestyle and any sinful behaviors is SELFISH.  It’s as simple as that.  How dare we respond to Jesus’ SELFLESS act of love by giving up His life on the cross by choosing to keep our own lives to ourselves?

Application:

Are their any attitudes or behaviors in your life that you are excusing?  It’s not good enough to tell God, “Everyone does it” or “This is who I am”.   It’s not good enough for God to be your God.  He must be your LORD.  He calls the shots, not you.  Surrendering to God’s Will is the next step to repenting of your sins.