Quotes about Sin

Every manifestation of evil is the result of basic sin—sin that has remained unchanged since the moment it first entered the human race.

True repentance is a turning from sin . . . Humanly speaking, it is our small part in the plan of salvation. Our part is repenting. God will do the converting, the transforming, and the forgiving.

I believe a Christian can sin, but he does not have to. God never would have told us to reject evil acts if in point of fact we could not help but do them.

In God's eyes an evil thought is just as sinful as an evil deed. When we allow our minds to be filled with lust, hate, anger, bitterness, jealousy, greed, envy, selfishness, or even doubt, then we are guilty of sin.

It is entirely possible to be deeply sorry because of the devastation which sin has wrought in our lives—and yet not repent.

We have become so tolerant and accepting of the world's ways that it is hard for many in the church to notice the sin much less answer how it crept in. The church is to be in the world, but worldliness is not to infiltrate the church.

There are no new sins—only new sinners. There are no new crimes—only new criminals, No new evils—only new evildoers. No new pleasures—only new pleasure seekers. We must distinguish between wholesome, God-ordained pleasure and sinful, worldly pleasure.

It is the Holy Spirit who brings about conviction [of sin] . . .repentance cannot take place unless first there is a movement of the Holy Spirit in the heart and mind.

Anyone who has genuinely seen God is deeply convicted of his or her own sin.

The Bible teaches that you have three enemies . . . the devil . . . the world . . . the flesh.

We can be convicted of sin—we can pray and confess our sin—we can repent—but the real test is our willingness to obey.

Understanding the consequence of sin and arrogance should motivate every Christian to pray for repentance and revival.