Dangers Men Face #14: The Antidote of Sin

Just as disease requires remedy and cure, so as our sin. The antidote of sin begins with detection. Early detection takes place if we allow God to search our heart and know our thought (Psa 139:23-24). Confession comes when we allow God to come into us.

Once we know we have sinned, immediate action needs to be taken. Cleansing takes place with confession. This results in forgiveness (though our salvation is assured). Having known that mistake or sin, it’s time to eradicate it from our life. Some preventive measures need to be taken. Therefore, confession needs to be accompanied by repentance.

To quote from the author, repentance is a conscious attitude of regret, a changing mind of the mind or a turning from sin to God. This however, requires effort. Of course, we need to set our heart right such that to achieve purity of heart. We need check and balance – accountability. Pro 17:17 and Gal 6:2 shed some importance of practicing accountability.

The whole process however consists of restoration, reconciliation and restitution. Restoration will bring back to original condition, e.g. restoring of friendship. Making peace with others produces reconciliation. We are reconciled to God by Jesus Christ’s blood. Mat 5:23-24 gives a very good life application. Restitution requires compensation or returning what has been wrongfully taken. Therefore, live at peace with everyone (Rom 12:18). Indeed, this healing process comes from God and it does take time. He wants us to be obedience and in humility.