The Treachery of Sin

The name Robert “Greysuit” Hassan is synonymous with treachery. 22 years of spying for USSR / Russia. 79-01. Top military and nuclear secrets. 15 consecutive life sentences.

Sin Brings God’s Displeasure

“The Lord’s anger burned against Israel.”

God is Holy, and His Holiness cannot tolerate the presence of unconfessed sin.

Sin is Deceptive

“Ai is small...”

Sin will cause us to overestimate our strength and underestimate our enemy.

We may think that everything is ok, but God sees and knows all. They forgot to seek the Lord!

Sin Leads to Death

The wages of sin is death… in this case it brought about the death of others.

Sin Causes Discouragement of God’s People

“The people’s heart melted.” Even Joshua began to believe they would not win!

Sin Must be Dealt With

“What you cover, God will uncover; but what you uncover, God will cover.” Adrian Rogers

Confess - Achan had a chance to confess, but he refused until it was too late!

Confession brings Glory to God, acknowledging His Holiness.

Crucify the flesh - Col 3:5-8 “5 Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 On account of these the wrath of God is coming. 7 In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another.”

Put on Christ - Be covered in His Righteousness, and walk in newness of life!