What To Do When You Sin As A Christian

Introduction

For many Christians, acknowledging sin is uncomfortable and shameful. But admitting sin is an essential part of the life of any Christian. In fact, it’s in our darkest moments that we find God’s grace to be most beautiful. And while you might feel your sins are too much for God to forgive, you should know that the Bible says otherwise. When Jesus died on the cross, he took all of our sins with him and left them there to die. Now that Christ is risen, we have been forgiven and cleansed from all unrighteousness!

Here are some steps to take when you sin as a believer:

Admit your sin and confess it to God.

Admit your sin and confess it to God.

As a Christian, it is important that you recognize your sin and feel remorse for it. This may mean that you are struggling with a particular temptation or addiction, or perhaps an ongoing pattern of behavior that has been harmful in some way. Regardless of the specifics, there are several steps you can take to make sure that your repentance is sincere:

• First of all, acknowledge what happened. Be honest with yourself about why you did what you did and how your actions have affected others around you. In order for genuine repentance to take place, it is essential that we recognize our wrongdoing and take responsibility for it in front of God (Romans 12:17).
• Once we have done this step, we must be willing to say sorry—both privately before God and publicly as well (James 5:16). The importance here cannot be overstated! When someone wrongs us in any way—whether intentionally or unintentionally—we do not want them just telling us how sorry they are; rather, we need them actually feeling remorseful themselves so they can show evidence that they understand just how serious their wrongdoing was (Ezekiel 33:14). Therefore when asking forgiveness from others through prayer or other means such as apologetic letters/cards etc., always remember: sincerity matters more than eloquence!

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you change.

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you change.

The Holy Spirit knows best how to help you grow and change. He’ll guide you through repentance, and he’ll show you how to do good works that will count for eternity (Ephesians 2:10). If your sins are habitual, don’t try to stop them on your own—let God take care of them through His power in your life. When we sin, we can ask God for forgiveness and then rely on Him for strength as we resist temptation again next time it comes around.

Don’t rely on yourself or others either; don’t rely on rituals or traditions like fasting or church attendance—these things are not the solution!

Stop doing the sin.

When you sin, it’s important to stop doing the sin. If you fail to do this, then Satan will have won and you’ve given in to temptation. Don’t be discouraged and don’t let Satan discourage you either by telling you that God doesn’t love or care about you because He hasn’t answered your prayer yet. Remember: God loves me in the midst of my mess-ups!

Take each day as it comes.

The Bible says that you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” This means that God has a plan for your life, and he knows what to do amid the chaos of your circumstances. The key is trusting him with the details of your life.

If you have made a mistake, take some time alone to pray, talk with a trusted Christian friend or family member who can offer support and encouragement, or call our 24/7 prayer line at 1-800-816-1910 (toll free). You may also find it helpful to read through some Psalms or passages from other books in the Bible that speak about God’s mercy and forgiveness (such as Matthew 7:1-5; Romans 8:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:17).

Use your support system and community.

• Use your support system and community. Sometimes, when you fall into sin, it can be easy to feel like you’re all alone. But Christians aren’t alone; we have God and each other! So if you’ve made a mistake or fallen into sin, don’t isolate yourself from family and friends who love you. Rely on your support system during this time of need—and then after it’s done with too! Your faith should not just be something that happens inside of a church building: it should be a part of who you are outside as well.

Do not use others as a crutch!

• Do not use others as a crutch! Do not trust your own feelings, rely on your own strength and knowledge, or the strength of others.
• Trust God’s Word! It is our only source of truth.

Learn from your mistake and forgive yourself.

The next step is to learn from the mistake and do better next time. Remember, God forgives us when we ask Him, so forgive yourself and others involved in the situation.

Remember that you are not alone; every Christian has fallen short of Jesus’ glory at some point in their life. However, remember that God loves you unconditionally and will always be there for you!

Conclusion

The good news is that sin isn’t the end of your relationship with God. It’s a chance to learn and grow as a Christian. Remember that we all sin, but there’s no reason to stay in that state for long. The best thing you can do is tell someone about what happened so they can pray for you and help guide you through repentance and forgiveness from God.