As followers of Christ, we are called to actively root out, and toss away habitual sins that entangle us
1 Peter 2:1 – Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
Taking Out the Trash
As followers of Christ, we are called to actively root out, and toss away habitual sins that entangle us, just as we would bag up smelly trash.
Malice and Deceit
Malice is the fruit of nursing bitterness and ill-will toward others.
Deceit manifests in subtle lies, exaggerations, or hypocrisy that poisons relationships.
We must remove these.
Hypocrisy and Envy
Hypocrisy exists when our words don’t match our actions.
Envying what others have breeds discontentment with God’s gifts for our own life. We must discard these sins too!
Slander
Slander appears when we drag others’ names through the mud.
This sin murders reputations and destroys trust. Gossip must be crucified.
Christlike Character
As we cleanse our hearts of sinful patterns, godly virtues planted by the Spirit can flourish – kindness, integrity, contentment and grace, and so much more.
Lord, Reveal Sin in Me
Lord, shine Your spotlight into the recesses of my heart. Reveal any malice, deceit, envy, slander or hypocrisy, bring it to my attention so I can rid it from my life by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Replace it with Christlike character.
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