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TRUE FRIENDS CONFRONT SIN

January 6, 2020January 5, 2020 Randolph Jason

TRUE FRIENDS CONFRONT SIN by Adriel Sanchez for Core Christianity I used to know a dear brother who frequently made poor clothing choices. Too old to wear jeans with rind stones on the back pockets (I think they’re a poor choice regardless of age), but unaware of his fashion faux pa, he didn’t think twice. We all – his friends – knew he had a problem. We talked about it amongst ourselves, “What was up with those jeans?” and “Man, someone should help that guy out!” But we never got…

HOW TO CONFESS YOUR SINS TO GOD

December 12, 2019 Randolph Jason

HOW TO CONFESS YOUR SINS TO GOD by Christian McArthur for Core Christianity “For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away…” (Psalm 32:3) I’ve felt the same torment–I’m sure we all have. What would my friends think if they knew? What would my spouse think? What would God think? Hidden sin traps and torments, and it ultimately kills (James 1:15). Hiding is an ancient problem. After disobeying the instruction of God, our first parents hid from God in order to escape his judgment. This remains our natural inclination. The Bible beckons us to come…