8 - Go and Sin No More

G12 Victorious Life Series 17
“GO AND SIN NO MORE”(1)

LESSON 8 : VICTORIOUS LIFE SERIES
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Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one,
sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin."
John 8:10-11
After Jesus forgave the woman caught in adultery, He told her, “Go and sin no more.” To anyone who has
received forgiveness and salvation, God wants that person to walk in holiness. Our Heavenly Father calls us to
be holy because He is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16).
10 REASONS WHY WE SHOULD TURN AWAY FROM SIN
1. Sin cannot satisfy
Sin can sometimes give us real pleasures. Hence, it is very powerful and addictive. There are “drug
addicts” and “immoral” people who love their sinful habits. But Hebrews 11:25 says sin brings pleasure
only for a short time. Sin cannot give total satisfaction.
After being “high” in drugs, after the enjoyment of immoral sex, after doing a wrong deed, we can feel
the emptiness of our soul. Feeling filthy and hollow inside is the aftermath of sinful pleasure. Sin
cannot give real satisfaction; rather, it causes dryness in our lives. In the end, the happiness becomes
sorrow, the passion becomes fear and the amusement becomes bondage. Sin does not give lasting
happiness.
2. One sin leads to more sins
Proverbs 5:22 says, “The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.”
Some believe that a sinner is free to do whatever he or she wants while a Christian is burdened by the
laws in the Bible. The opposite is true! A sinner is a slave to sin but a child of God is free to do
what God wants Him to do (John 8:34-36). We who are in the light are free.
Temptation tells us to sin to be happy and satisfied. This is a big lie. The result of that one sin leads to
a desire to sin more. Sin gives birth to more sins. Ecclesiastes 5:10 says, “Whoever loves money
never has money enough…” This person wants more! Greed cannot be satisfied by wealth, drug
addiction cannot be satisfied by any drug; lust cannot be satisfied by only one person, and pride
cannot be satisfied by honor and praise from others.
Before committing sin, some people promise themselves to do it only once. But if we give sin a head start
of only one inch, it will push us one kilometer further. If you allow one small sin to enter your life, it will
open the door to many more sins. It is easy to commit sin, but it is very difficult to stop doing it. This is the
reason why sin is bondage.
3. Sin leads us to more horrible sins
This is a scary principle- “Sin brings out the worst in a man’s nature; sin can never uplift us.”
The way of sin shows that sin cannot satisfy and leads to more sins, many of which are more horrible
sins. Worse, constant sinning hardens the heart. This means that the person does not feel ashamed
with his or her sinful habits.
Because sin brings us to dirtier and more dangerous acts, stop sinning while there is still time!
4. Sin degrades our dignity
Sin stains the sinner. Ecclesiastes 10:1 says, as dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly
outweighs wisdom and honor.
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King Solomon has this advice, “But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so
destroys himself. Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away” (Proverbs
6:32-33). Sin really degrades a person. Satan wants us to lose our dignity and live in disgrace, but
God wants to clothe us in His glory (John 17:22).
5. Sin steals our joy
The joy of God in our lives is very important because it is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). In God’s
presence there is real joy (Psalm 16:11). “A cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a crushed spirit
dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22; 18:14). We can be sustained if our spirit is well, but if it is
wounded, crushed and sorrowful, even a beautiful day is dark and nasty.
Sin removes joy because it drives us away from God’s presence. Sin steals this one thing that cannot
be bought by all the wealth in this world. Don’t exchange the joy of the Lord with just one sin.
APPLICATION:
1. Give three important things you get from this lesson.

2. Do you agree that sin does not bring permanent joy? Why?
3. Is there still a sin that has a hold on you? Are you ready to turn away from it?

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G12 Victorious Life Series 17

“GO AND SIN NO MORE”(1)

10 REASONS WHY WE SHOULD TURN AWAY FROM SIN

1. Sin cannot satisfy

2. One sin leads to more sins

3. Sin leads us to more horrible sins

4. Sin degrades our dignity

5. Sin steals our joy

1. Give three important things you get from this lesson.

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