Marbaniang, Domenic

Text: Luke 15:12-32 I. What Sin Is A. Sin is Selfish Desire (Luke 15:12) - "My" "mine" - "I" elongated - A desire for independence from the authority and rule of God - A desire to enjoy life in one's own way B. Sin is Going Far Away From God (Luke 15:13) - You become separated from Him - You are away from His protection, love, counsel, provision - You are away from His discipline and control C. Sin is Wastage and Wrong Use of God's Gifts  (Luke 15:13) - It is using God's gifts to displease Him /or in a way that displeases Him - It is using God's gifts in a way that doesn't glorify Him - It is using God's gifts in a way that would defame Him - It is using God's gifts for impermanent goals/pleasures II. What Sin Does Famine Reveals Your Condition; Hope, Severity A. Sin Sucks Out the Sap of Your Life (Like Madagascar Tree, Octopus) - It robs you of your physical health - It confuses your intellect and debases your reasoning ability