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Sin, in the biblical context, is any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard of holiness and righteousness. It is a transgression against the divine law and a rebellion against God's authority. The Bible consistently calls believers to depart from sin, emphasizing the necessity of repentance and the pursuit of holiness.

Nature of Sin

Sin entered the world through the disobedience of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). This original sin brought about a fallen state for all humanity, as described inRomans 5:12: "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned."

The Call to Depart from Sin

The Scriptures are replete with exhortations for believers to turn away from sin. In the Old Testament, the prophets frequently called the people of Israel to repentance.Isaiah 1:16-17 urges, "Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil. Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow."

In the New Testament, the call to depart from sin is central to the message of Jesus Christ and the apostles. Jesus began His ministry with a call to repentance, as seen inMatthew 4:17 : "From that time on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'"

The Role of Repentance

Repentance is a fundamental aspect of departing from sin. It involves a sincere turning away from sin and a turning toward God.Acts 3:19 states, "Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away."

Empowerment to Overcome Sin

Believers are not left to their own devices in the struggle against sin. The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to live righteously.Romans 8:13-14 declares, "For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God."

The Example of Christ

Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate example of a sinless life.Hebrews 4:15 affirms, "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin." Believers are called to imitate Christ's holiness and to strive for a life free from sin.

The Consequences of Sin

The Bible warns of the severe consequences of sin, both in this life and the next.Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This underscores the urgency of departing from sin and embracing the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

Encouragement to Live Righteously

The apostle Paul encourages believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling.Ephesians 4:22-24 instructs, "You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."

Conclusion

The biblical mandate to depart from sin is clear and compelling. Through repentance, the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and the example of Christ, believers are called to pursue a life of holiness, turning away from sin and toward the righteousness that God desires.

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Psalm 34:14
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
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2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
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Library

On the Effects of theSin of Our First Parents
... condemnation of their own hearts, the Holy Spiritdeparted.... likewise,should not
possess them, andshould be liable... image of God," and "originalsin." X. But...

Elucidations.
... student of the Ante-Nicene Patrologiashould be on... principle that Christ alone is
withoutsin, this being... as the common receptacle ofdeparted spirits, where a...

The Ninth Chapter: weShould Offer Ourselves and all that we have...
... TO HOLY COMMUNION The Ninth Chapter: WeShould Offer Ourselves... to me Your grace which
I lost insin by granting... live in the flesh or are nowdeparted from this...

A Mediator was Necessary to Reconcile us to God; and Unless this...
... who alone of the human race was born, lived, and died withoutsin,should reconcile
us... humility of God; that man might be shown how far he haddeparted from God...

The Scheme of Necessity Makes God the Author ofSin.
... When the peopledeparted from his kingdom, God stood by... we say, ten thousand times
better, thatsin, that monstrous birth of night and darkness,should grow up...

And JesusDeparted Thence, and came to the Side of the Sea of...
... [12] [1619] And when the multitudesdeparted, he went... disciples, and warned them
that theyshould not tell... no such clause in the Syriac versions (Pesh.,Sin.)....

Various Objections in Favour of the Common Interpretation Answered
... action and motion remain, when the Holy Spirit is either whollydeparted, or is... But
it is by no means probable, thatsin should obtain a full consent from the...

Confession ofSin --A Sermon with Seven Texts
... he had made a full confession of hissin." And I... if I might be allowed to judge,
Ishould say, "I... leaving a testimony behind that we havedeparted this life in...

Error, Though not Always aSin, is Always an Evil.
... or at least as a very small and triflingsin.... till the angel who delivered him had
departed from him... and perfect happiness that lies before us, weshould not be...

Epistle Liv. To Cornelius, Concerning Fortunatus and Felicissimus...
... nor he return to the Church who haddeparted from the... done away with, and no confession
ofsin being made... in deceitful words; and lest the lapsedshould rise up...