1 John 1:8-10 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.… I. THE DENIAL OF SIN. "If we say that we have no sin," etc. To the enlightened Christian mind it is a matter of wonder how any sane man could deny his own sinfulness. 1. Some claim an absolute exemption from sin. Such were the Pharisees of old. 2. Some say they have no sin, by claiming a relative exemption from sin. They lay stress upon their religious observances, their morality, their benevolence, their fair dealing, etc. II. THE CONSEQUENCE OF THIS DENIAL OF SIN. "We deceive ourselves," etc. In worldly matters to be deceived is a grave consideration. For thus to deny our sin is — 1. To deny indisputable facts. 2. To deny the infallible testimony of the Word of God. 3. To deny the moral propriety of the scheme of redemption. The whole need not a physician, etc. No sinner, no Saviour. III. THE CONFESSION OF SIN. "If we confess our sin," etc. IV. THE CONSEQUENCE OF CONFESSION OF SIN. " He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (D. Clark.) Parallel Verses KJV: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.WEB: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. |
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