1.1 Understanding the Nature of Sin: Sin is not just a violation of God's law but a condition of the heart that affects our thoughts, words, and actions. It is a spiritual disease that corrupts our hearts and separates us from God. Romans 3:23
1.2 Recognizing the Consequences of Sin: Sin leads to spiritual death and eternal separation from God. It also brings guilt, shame, and a host of other negative consequences in our lives. Romans 6:23
2.1 Understanding the Nature of Worldliness: Worldliness is the love for the things of this world more than the things of God. It is a mindset that prioritizes temporal pleasures over eternal values. 1 John 2:15-16
2.2 Recognizing the Consequences of Worldliness: Worldliness leads to spiritual blindness and hardness of heart. It also makes us enemies of God and hinders our spiritual growth. James 4:4
3.1 Understanding the Nature of Unforgiveness: Unforgiveness is the refusal to forgive those who have wronged us. It is a form of bitterness that harbors resentment and anger in our hearts. Ephesians 4:31-32
3.2 Recognizing the Consequences of Unforgiveness: Unforgiveness leads to spiritual bondage and hinders our relationship with God. It also robs us of peace and joy in our lives. Matthew 6:14-15
4.1 Understanding the Nature of Pride: Pride is an inflated sense of self-worth that exalts self above God and others. It is a form of idolatry that worships self instead of God. Proverbs 16:18
4.2 Recognizing the Consequences of Pride: Pride leads to spiritual downfall and destruction. It also hinders our relationship with God and others. James 4:6
5.1 Understanding the Nature of Fear: Fear is a distressing emotion caused by perceived danger or threat. It is a lack of faith in God's power and promises. 2 Timothy 1:7
5.2 Recognizing the Consequences of Fear: Fear leads to spiritual paralysis and hinders our walk with God. It also robs us of peace and joy in our lives. 1 John 4:18