If you claim to be without sin....

So, it never ever fails. All week, things (most of the time) go smoothly throughout the week and then BAM! Saturday comes. Oh Saturdays how I have a love/hate relationship with you! Saturdays are usually fun and busy. But, I ALWAYS get this little bug in my ear... this "bug" says, "Sarah, your so tired. You worked so hard this week. It's cold. Or it's hot. Or, your head is hurting...." you get my point! It tries to convince me every week that being home will be better then attending church on Sunday. I have better things to do, I "deserve" the rest.....
And honestly (I told you I will be honest!) I listen to this "bug" a lot.
But, with the encouragement of GOD and friends (I love you guys!!) I have been going more and more! AND, God is working on ME. I am a work in progress and I hope to always learn new and exciting things from Him.
By the time worship and hearing from God's word is over, (DUDE it's ONLY a HOUR out of your DAY!!!!!)  I walk out alive, refreshed. And feeling that I am not in charge. I am not alone and I am love, cherished, forgiven and blessed beyond ALL I deserve!
Today at church, here are a few things we learned. And, because I am a lazy person (remember, God's still workin' on me! :) ) I took pictures from the notes. Also you can view the series we are going through right now @ www.lifechurch.tv  ;)

I'm sorry they are blurry :(
 
Most of the things I learned from today are:
 "If  we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us" 1 John 1:8
FLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 "RUN from sexual sin!! no other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does."   1 Corinthians 6:18 (NLT)
 and our pastor said something that really struck me "#3 since I've already done it, I might as well keep on doing it" (If I'm going to sin anyways, why stop?!") answer "...should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of His wonderful grace? of course not! since we (Christians) have died to sin, HOW can we continue to live it? Romans 6:1-2 (NLT)

MY FAVORITE PART!!!!!!!!!!!
THE GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!
:... And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide A WAY OUT so that you can endure it" 1 Corinthians 10:13

 "If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" 1 John 8-9

 Lastly the pastor said " Spiritual maturity isn't all about knowledge. It is obeying God and letting Him live through you. Also, the worst offenders are Christians who know the freedom of Jesus Christ and continue to sin anyways."

Let THAT sink in..... As we walk through this thing called life we have choices and we have responsibilities. We can choose Christ as our Lord and Savior and still continue to sin or we can Seek His counsel and turn away and help lead other to Christ just by our actions.

The choice is yours....