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  How To Determine Sin

  Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2006 (message contributor)

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  Scripture: James 4:17

  Denomination: Baptist

Summary: Knowing a few good questions to ask ourselves will help in times of decision.

How to Determine Sin?

James 4:17

1. Is it condemned in the word of God?

• John 17:17

2. Will it violate the principle of a pure mind?

• Philippians 4:8

• II Corinthians 10:5

3. Will my body be defiled?

• I Corinthians 6:19-20

4. Could it cause a weaker Christian to stumble?

• I Corinthians 8:9, 13

• Romans 14:15-21

5. Will my conscience be clear?

• I John 3:20, 21

• I Timothy 3:9

6. Will my testimony and good name be preserved?

• Proverbs 22:1

7. Will godly wisdom prevail?

• Proverbs 11:15

a. Will it lead me to sin?

b. Does it keep me from doing my duty?

c. Would Jesus approve? (WWJD)