DCLM Higher Everyday 4 March 2024 — Sin Links One To Satan
Topic: Sin Links One To Satan
Text: 1 John 3:4-10
4Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Key Verse: “He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8).
Message
Sin is defined as, “the transgression of the law.” Law includes the common rules in school and society that prevent harm to our neighbours. God gave law as a manual to mankind for navigating the often tough world. It is meant to keep peace, purity, progress and prepare us for eternity with God. The careless association with the ungodly questions from the Serpent, the mouth piece of Satan, led to the fall and the loss of the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve.
Satan is the originator of sin. Hence, “He that committeth sin is of the devil.” Jesus came to this world to reconcile us to God by His blood atonement. Unfortunately many youths continue in sin, which endangers their spiritual stability. They become weak and helplessly bonded to Satan who is herding them to hell fire. Those who are linked to anti gospel social media propagation bring themselves under curses and rebukes meant for Satan. Be wise and return to the Lord Jesus to escape the eternal consequences designed for Satan.
Quote: Many youths continue in sin
Challenge: Refrain from association with sinners
Prayer for today: Lord, teach me to obey you always.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
