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Dealing With Sin Like Ezra

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Introduction
  • Ezra 9:1-4
  • Proverbs 8:13
  • Romans 12:9
    • Don’t think that sin is okay if the leaders are doing it.
    • Ezra 9:2; 10:5-11 – They all got together to talk about the sin – in the rain!
    • Sinful leaders were a big part of Israel’s problem.
    • Nehemiah 13:26 – Even Solomon committing sin didn’t make it right.
    • I Timothy 5:17-21 – Elders are not above God’s law.
      • Acknowledge our guilt and God’s justice.
      • Ezra 9:5-15
      • Luke 23:41
      • God has always been moved by earnest prayer.
      • We need to develop the ability to be honest with ourselves and see ourselves as God sees us.
        • Summon courage and take initiative.
        • Ezra 10:1-5
        • What do I do when I see something that needs to be changed in my life?
        • Ezra 7:10
        • Deuteronomy 7:3
        • Ezra 10:14
        • How can I know something in my life is sin? By studying God’s law.
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