Which sins to surrender for God's grace?
What personal sins can you surrender to experience God's abundant grace?

Overflowing Grace: Romans 5:20

“The Law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more”. God never minimizes sin; instead, He magnifies grace to conquer it. The greater our surrender, the richer our experience of that flood of grace.


Why Personal Surrender Unlocks Grace

• Sin crowds the heart; grace fills the empty space we yield (Proverbs 28:13; 1 John 1:9).

• Humility attracts divine favor: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6).

• Walking in the light keeps us continually cleansed (1 John 1:7).


Sins to Lay Down—and the Grace God Supplies

– Pride and self-exaltation

• Grace gift: deeper humility, fresh dependence (James 4:10).

– Unforgiveness and bitterness

• Grace gift: freedom and a tender heart (Ephesians 4:31-32).

– Anger and harsh words

• Grace gift: the Spirit’s gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

– Lustful thoughts and sexual immorality

• Grace gift: purity of heart and renewed mind (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4).

– Greed and materialism

• Grace gift: contentment and cheerful generosity (1 Timothy 6:6; 2 Corinthians 9:8).

– Envy and comparison

• Grace gift: gratitude and rejoicing in others’ good (Romans 12:15).

– Deceit and half-truths

• Grace gift: integrity that shines in the dark (Ephesians 4:25).

– Gossip and slander

• Grace gift: speech that builds up and ministers grace (Ephesians 4:29).

– Laziness and procrastination

• Grace gift: zeal and diligence for kingdom work (Colossians 3:23-24).

– Anxiety and fearful control

• Grace gift: peace that guards heart and mind (Philippians 4:6-7).

– Self-reliance and prayerlessness

• Grace gift: strong confidence in God’s power (John 15:5; Hebrews 4:16).


Practical Steps Toward Daily Surrender

• Invite the Spirit to spotlight any unconfessed sin (Psalm 139:23-24).

• Name the sin plainly to God; agree with His Word about it.

• Renounce it, turning fully to Christ’s finished work (Romans 6:11).

• Replace it with truth—memorize a verse that counters the lie.

• Walk in accountability with a trusted believer (James 5:16).


Living in Abundance

As sin is surrendered, grace flows “all the more.” The very areas once ruled by failure become showcases of God’s transforming power. Keep yielding, keep receiving, and watch His abundant grace write a new testimony over every surrendered sin.

How does Romans 5:20 connect to Ephesians 2:8-9 on salvation by grace?
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