“WHY BOTHER DOING GOOD?”
Basic Beliefs, part 20
A sermon outline based on Romans 5:20-6:23 and Lord's Day 24
Hillcrest CRC, April 7, 2024, 5pm
Rev. Curt Walters 

1. We have died to sin. (Romans 6:2,11)
2. We are no longer slaves to sin but to the Lord. (Romans 6:16,21,23)  
3. We love the Lord. (Romans 7:1-6, John 14:15)
4. We have the Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:1-17)

 Next steps...

• The next time you’re tempted to sin, remind yourself that you have died to your sinful nature and that you no longer want to live as if sin is your master.
• Read Psalms of praise and thanksgiving, sing worship songs, and do other things that enhance your love for the Lord, so that you won’t want to sin.
• Read and reflect on Romans 6-8.  Actively pursue doing God’s will and advancing his kingdom in some way, so that you feel fulfilled doing what is right rather than wanting to do what is wrong.