Episode Description

What happens when the truth isn't sugarcoated, but wrapped in unconditional love? In this straight-talk episode of PUT GOD FIRST, I dive headfirst into a topic most people try to avoid: the real truth about sin. Moving past cultural definitions, social media trends, and convenient human opinions, let's go directly to GOD'S Word to see how sin impacts us all—not just through the wrong things we do, but through our failures to step up when GOD calls us to act.

We learn breakthrough happens when we choose obedience over comfort. From the rebellious nature of hiding our messes to the life-changing gift of fresh morning mercies, this broadcast is a profound reminder that while we can be messy, God’s love remains absolute, unequivocal, and ready to forgive when we truly repent.

Key Takeaways


No Sugarcoating Allowed: Jesus didn't dilute tough truths. We need a "very real" conversation about our accountability.


Sins of Omission: Failing to do the right thing when you have the power to do it is still a sin. 
Fresh Mercy Every Morning: Embrace this reality... when we truly repent, [don't just feel sorry ... actually stop doing that sin]... embrace GOD'S grace and mercy...then, nothing can separate us from the love of GOD! 

Scripture References


Romans 3:23 – "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."


1 John 1:9 – The danger of self-deception versus the ironclad promise of forgiveness and cleansing when we confess. “If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].” [Amplified]


James 4:17 – The divine standard for action: “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”


Proverbs 28:13 – The spiritual law of exposure: "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them finds mercy."

Episode Description
What happens when the truth isn't sugarcoated, but wrapped in unconditional love? In this straight-talk episode of PUT GOD FIRST, I dive headfirst into a topic most people try to avoid: the real truth about sin. Moving past cultural definitions, social media trends, and convenient human opinions, let's go directly to GOD'S Word to see how sin impacts us all&mdash;not just through the wrong things we do, but through our failures to step up when GOD calls us to act.
We learn breakthrough happens when we choose obedience over comfort. From the rebellious nature of hiding our messes to the life-changing gift of fresh morning mercies, this broadcast is a profound reminder that while we can be messy, God&rsquo;s love remains absolute, unequivocal, and ready to forgive when we truly repent.
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Key Takeaways
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No Sugarcoating Allowed: Jesus didn't dilute tough truths. We need a "very real" conversation about our accountability.
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Sins of Omission: Failing to do the right thing when you have the power to do it is still a sin.&nbsp;
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<li>Fresh Mercy Every Morning: Embrace this reality... when we truly repent, [don't just feel sorry ... actually stop doing that sin]... embrace GOD'S grace and mercy...then, nothing can separate us from the love of GOD!&nbsp;</li>
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Scripture References
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A23&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjJ97bRnZ6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMQ">Romans 3:23</a> &ndash; "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3D1%2BJohn%2B1%253A8-9%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjJ97bRnZ6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMg">1 John 1:9</a> &ndash; The danger of self-deception versus the ironclad promise of forgiveness and cleansing when we confess. &ldquo;If we [freely] admit that we have sinned&nbsp;and&nbsp;confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us&nbsp;continually&nbsp;from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].&rdquo; [Amplified]
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4%3A17&amp;version=KJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjJ97bRnZ6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQMw">James 4:17</a> &ndash; The divine standard for action: &ldquo; So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.&rdquo;
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DProverbs%2B28%253A13%26version%3DKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwjJ97bRnZ6VAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQNA">Proverbs 28:13</a> &ndash; The spiritual law of exposure: "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them finds mercy."
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