Let’s talk, heart to heart.
Have you ever tried to stand for truth—real, biblical truth—only to be met with eye rolls, accusations, or even silence?
You speak about repentance, holy living, and obedience to God… and suddenly, people start calling you legalistic. Judgmental. Self-righteous.
They’ll say, “We’re saved by grace, not by works!”
Absolutely—we are. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NKJV) tells us:
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
But let’s be honest. That’s not the whole story.
Because the very next verse says:
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV)
Grace doesn’t give us a free pass to keep sinning.
Grace empowers us to live differently.
Faith That’s Alive Looks Like Something
You see, James 2:26 says it plainly:
“For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”
Dead.
Not dormant.
Not weak.
Dead.
If your faith isn’t bearing fruit—if it’s not producing a real hunger for righteousness, a turning away from sin, a desire to obey your Father—it’s time for a heart check.
God doesn’t save us just to leave us wallowing in the same sins that once enslaved us.
He saves us from sin, not in sin.
Why I’m So Hard on Sin
I get it. Talking about sin makes people uncomfortable. It feels harsh.
But I can’t stay silent about it.
I’ve lived it—many years of compromise, rebellion, and spiritual darkness. I know what sin does.
It numbs you. It deceives you. It robs you of the life God intended for you.
And when I see people online excusing sin in the name of humility or grace, something inside me aches.
Not out of pride. Not because I think I’m better.
But because I’ve been there.
And I know where that path leads.
“Holier Than Thou” or Just Honest?
Say anything about holiness today, and people get defensive.
Say that we’re supposed to forsake sin and live righteously—and boom—you’re labeled as arrogant or “holier than thou.”
But since when did agreeing with God make you the enemy?
Romans 6:1-2 (NKJV) cuts straight through the fog:
“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?”
Friend, if you’ve truly died with Christ, how can you feel at home in sin?
You Can’t Serve Two Masters
Some folks treat salvation like a bus ticket:
“Got saved at 12. Punched my ticket. I’m good now. Doesn’t matter what I do.”
But that’s not the Gospel. That’s deception.
Over and over again, Scripture warns about falling away, backsliding, or becoming lukewarm.
We see verses like:
- “Go and sin no more.” (John 8:11)
- “Be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48)
- “Whoever abides in Him does not sin.” (1 John 3:6)
- “He who sins is of the devil.” (1 John 3:8)
- “Whoever is born of God does not sin.” (1 John 3:9)
These verses aren’t random. They’re not metaphors. They’re the Word of God.
No, we’re not talking about sinless perfection.
Yes, we still fall. We stumble. We’re human.
But there’s a massive difference between occasionally falling short and willfully living in rebellion every single day.
Don’t Call It a Mistake When It’s a Choice
Let’s stop sugarcoating sin.
Sin isn’t a “slip-up.” It’s not just a mistake. It’s a choice—a conscious decision to rebel against the One who died for us.
The moment we begin excusing it is the moment we start drifting.
And listen, I’m not writing this to condemn you. I’m writing this because I love you. Because someone needs to say it:
You can’t follow Jesus and cling to your sin at the same time.
Abide or Die
Jesus said it best:
“If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered.” (John 15:6, NKJV)
That’s not harsh—it’s truth.
You and I are called to abide in Christ—to walk with Him, grow in Him, obey Him, and be transformed by Him.
That’s not legalism. That’s love.
Jesus said:
“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)
Not because you’re trying to earn salvation.
But because when love is real, it changes how you live.
This Isn’t About Perfection—It’s About Pursuit
Perfection isn’t the goal. Jesus already achieved that.
But holiness?
Repentance?
Obedience?
Those are non-negotiables for anyone who truly follows Him.
We’re not talking about flawless living—we’re talking about faithful pursuit.
A genuine desire to walk in the Spirit, not the flesh.
A life marked by growth, not excuses.
A heart that says, “I want to be like my Father—even if I’m not there yet.”
Don’t Settle for a Half-Gospel
Friend, I know this message is weighty. It’s not the kind of thing that gets viral likes or applause.
But I care more about your eternity than your comfort.
Don’t buy the lie that grace means you can live however you want.
Don’t settle for a Christianity that costs you nothing.
Jesus didn’t die to make you comfortable.
He died to make you new.
Don’t Settle for a Half-Gospel
Friend, I know this message is weighty. It’s not the kind of thing that gets viral likes or applause.
But I care more about your eternity than your comfort.
Don’t buy the lie that grace means you can live however you want.
Don’t settle for a Christianity that costs you nothing.
Jesus didn’t die to make you comfortable.
He died to make you new.
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