I still sin

"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us." 1 John 1:8

I don't worship any god besides Jehovah God. I don't murder, steal, commit adultery, dishonor my parents nor bear false testimony against any body. In other words, I don't breach the ten commandments, I think.

But I still stumble and fall into sin at times. Are you surprised? 

Selwyn Hughes pointed out that some believers "see themselves as having come to a place in their Christian life where it is not possible to sin ... a very dangerous attitude to hold - yet there are many who hold it."

I concur wholeheartedly. It is too easy to deceive ourselves we have no sin. 

Just because I do not see myself manifesting those obvious sins, it does not mean that I am free from sin. The greatest danger comes from subtle sin, for example, self-centeredness.

The Lord says, "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." (John 13:34) Being self-centered breaks this command. Breaking the Lord's command is sin.

So, on a daily basis, as soon as I consider my interest above those of others, or when I do not love another person as I should, I have sinned.

Yes, I still stumble and fall sometimes. 

I remind myself that I must acknowledge my failure, confess my sin before Abba Father and repent. Only then will I allow the Holy Spirit to do His work of sanctification in me.


I am assured by the words of 1 John 9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."

Thank God for His grace and mercy!

God bless.
Steven