sin. accountability.

To finish off my theme on dealing with sin, i want to conclude with accountability. God's design of the church perfectly addresses our sinful nature. This is why it is detremental to be a "lone ranger" christian, (which, in and of itself, is a sin). Without the fellowship of other believers to encourage, exort, and lovingly correct you, there will be an extremely high risk of falling.

When dealing with sin, it is important to be transparent with your spiritual siblings. Partner them in with your struggles.

Galatians 6:1-6

"Brothers,if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor."

Hebrews 10:22-24

"let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

1 Thessalonians 5:14

"And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone."