Stop Playing with Sin

The woes of the church today are not always the attacks from the world, they are the compromises within. Anyone can write “Christian” on their profile. Anyone can wear a cross. Anyone can say “I love God.” But God is not impressed by titles or appearances. He is looking for fruit.

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
— Matthew 7:21 (KJV)

Comfortable Sin Is Still Sin

Many are living with sin tucked away in their hearts and homes, convincing themselves that God understands. But scripture is clear:

“Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.”
— Romans 6:1-2 (KJV)

Grace was never given so you could keep sinning. Grace was given so you could overcome sin.

Cut It Off Before It Cuts You Off

Jesus didn’t mince words:

“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee.”
— Matthew 5:30 (KJV)

That means deal with sin ruthlessly. Stop feeding what God told you to crucify. Stop excusing what God told you to surrender. If you play with sin, sin will play with you until it destroys you.

The Rise of Prophaliars

We are living in an age of spiritual deception. Social media and pulpits alike are filled with self-proclaimed prophets voices that soothe itching ears but never confront rebellion.

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine… but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.”
— 2 Timothy 4:3 (KJV)

They preach prosperity but never purity.
Blessings but not brokenness.
Hype but not holiness.

But God has never changed His standard:

“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
— 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)

You Have the Power to Overcome

Sin is not stronger than the Spirit of God. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you.

“But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he… shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.”
— Romans 8:11 (KJV)

You don’t have to remain bound. You don’t have to keep excusing rebellion. God gave you the power to walk in freedom.

Wring Out Your Heart

The prophet Joel’s words still cry out today:

“Rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God.”
— Joel 2:13 (KJV)

It’s not enough to look the part you must live the part.
God wants repentance, not religion.
Holiness, not hollow appearances.

The Final Word

The Lord doesn’t want your rebellion He wants your obedience. The church must stop playing with sin. Cut it off. Crucify it. Wring it out of your heart before it compromises your witness.

Because when you stand before Him, He won’t ask what you called yourself. He will look for the fruit.

An Invitation to Repentance

If you’ve been living with secret sin, today is the day to surrender it. Don’t wait until tomorrow. Don’t keep making excuses. God is calling you to repentance and freedom.

Pray this from your heart:

“Lord, I confess my sin before You. I don’t want to live a double life. I want to be holy as You are holy. Give me the strength to cut off anything that separates me from You. Cleanse me, fill me with Your Spirit, and let my life bear fruit that pleases You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

This is not the end it’s the beginning. Walk in the power of sanctification. Walk in holiness. Walk as a true disciple, set apart for God’s glory.