How can we "put away the iniquity" from our lives today? Job 11:14 – The Call to Clean House “if iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and do not let injustice dwell in your tents.” What Scripture Means by “Iniquity” - Persistent, willful sin that twists what God has made straight (Psalm 51:5). - Patterns and habits that become so normal we start calling them “just the way I am.” - Secret injustices that slip into the “tents” of our private lives—speech, relationships, finances, media choices. Why Putting It Away Cannot Wait - Sin blocks fellowship with God (Isaiah 59:2). - It robs peace and invites discipline (Hebrews 12:6). - It dulls our witness and harms others (Matthew 5:13-16). Practical Steps to Push Iniquity Out 1. Recognize and Confess - Allow God’s light to search every room of the heart (Psalm 139:23-24). - Name the sin, don’t rename it. “I acknowledged my sin to You… and You forgave” (Psalm 32:5). 2. Receive Cleansing Through Christ - “The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7) - Confession without trusting Christ leaves us in self-effort; cleansing comes only by His finished work. 3. Repent with Resolve - Turn decisively: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:8) - Replace old patterns with Spirit-filled actions (Ephesians 4:22-24). 4. Remove Stumbling Blocks - Evaluate influences: friends, apps, subscriptions, habits. - “Make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires.” (Romans 13:14) 5. Rely on Daily Fellowship with God - Word: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:9) - Prayer: constant surrender keeps sin from unpacking its bags. - Worship and fellowship with believers reinforce holy habits (Hebrews 10:24-25). 6. Replace with the Fruit of the Spirit - “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) - Actively practice love, joy, peace, and self-control where sin once reigned. Guarding the Tent Going Forward - Keep short accounts: immediate confession the moment sin is discovered (1 John 1:9). - Invite accountability: a trusted, godly friend who speaks truth in love (Proverbs 27:17). - Celebrate victories: thank God for every step of obedience; it builds momentum for the next. Encouragement for the Journey - God’s command to “put it far away” comes with His power to make it possible (Philippians 2:13). - He delights to see His children walking free: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36) |
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