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23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our LORD.
- Romans 6:23
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8 But God demonstrates His love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
- Romans 5:8
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Step Seven
Step Seven
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involves acknowledging that your sin created a debt. It's the same when you purchase an automobile on credit. Your signature on the contract means you agree to pay your obligation. The company sells you a car, and you agree to make payments until the debt is paid in full. The word debt is defined as 'a state of being obligated to pay.' God wants us to understand that our sin does indeed matter. It doesn't just disappear like the fading sound of an outbound train. It never blows away in the wind. Sin sticks with us until our debt is paid.
It all begins with us acknowledging that we have a sin debt. It doesn't matter whether you understand how it works or not. I'm not sure that human understanding can truly comprehend that part of God's forgiveness. Some things we have not been given the capacity to fully understand. But remember, God is not asking you to pay the debt. He's just asking that you admit your sin created one. Jesus, in His LORD's prayer, instructs us to forgive the debt of others, as God forgives our debt (see fig. 3). The word for debt is opheilemata[off-if-FLAY-ma-tah] and means 'that which is owed.' So, this step involves recognizing we are sinners and that our sin has created a liability. It's difficult for most people to own up to their mistakes and shortcomings. But, that's part of God's process. He wants us to admit that we are unable to pay our debt. Thankfully, He has provided an avenue for us to obtain His salvation.
12 "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors."
- Matthew 6:12
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How to be Saved (Step Seven)
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