Do I Hate Sin?
Father, shine Your light into our hearts. Reveal any hardness, shallow roots, or choking thorns. Grant us true repentance and a growing hatred of sin because we love Christ more. Help us rest securely in Your grip even as we examine ourselves. In Jesus' name, Amen.
The Bible never offers a simple slogan like 'once saved, always saved.' Instead, it gives something far more secure: the Good Shepherd who holds His sheep so tightly that no one can snatch them from His or the Father's hand (John 10:28-29). Jesus promises eternal life to those who hear His voice and follow Him, and He declares He will lose none the Father has given Him.
Yet Scripture also calls us to honest self-examination: 'Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith' (2 Corinthians 13:5). This study centers on one penetrating diagnostic question that reveals the depth of our faith: Do I Hate Sin?
Note: This question serves as the heartbeat of the study. A genuine 'yes' -- even if imperfect and growing -- points to the work of the Holy Spirit and the good soil that produces lasting fruit.
A genuine 'yes' to the question 'Do I hate sin?' -- even if imperfect and growing -- points to the work of the Holy Spirit and the good soil that produces lasting fruit.
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd who never loses Your own. Create in us clean hearts. Deepen our repentance and hatred of sin as our love for You grows. When we stray, come find us, carry us, and bring us home rejoicing. Thank You that our security rests in Your strong hand, not our perfect grip. Amen.
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