LOST - Perfection lost to sin

Lost – Perfection Lost

God designed perfect relationships:

With Himself

With others

With creation

Sin broke that perfection.

Two biblical ideas for sin:

Missing the mark (falling short)

Crossing the line (trespassing)

Results of sin:

Broken relationship with God

Loss of spiritual life and peace

Trouble in the world

MEMORY VERSE

Context: Read Ephesians 2:1–3.

God wants us to see sin the way He does—seriously, not minimized.

Genesis 3 – The Fall

God’s command: Don’t eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Satan’s tactics:

Doubt – Twist God’s words.

Denial – “You will not surely die.”

Desire for control – “You can be your own god.”

Adam and Eve’s choice:

Ate the fruit

Broke God’s command

Learned good and evil by experience, not trust

Hid and blamed others

Satan’s Tactics Haven’t Changed

(James 1:14–15)

We are tempted when drawn away by our own desires.

Desire → Sin → Death

Desires are not wrong, but can be corrupted when pursued outside God’s will.

Sin starts in the heart (“If I had the opportunity, I would”).

The Result of Sin

Death (Romans 6:23) – what we earn and deserve.

All have sinned (Romans 3:23) – all guilty before God.

Sin is not just a “mistake” or “issue”—it is rebellion.

We can’t justify, cover up, or deny it away.

Discussion Questions

What key words or phrases stand out about sin and its effects?

How would you explain the core truth of “perfection lost” in your own words?

What questions does this truth raise for you?

What is the result of missing the mark and crossing the line?

What words do you tend to use to minimize sin?

Why is it important to know we are all guilty?

What do we deserve because of our sin?

How have these verses impacted you this week?

Did anything in this study surprise you?

What has been the most convicting part?

What have you tried to do to deal with your sin?

How grateful are you for a Savior?