Avoiding Evil

In our study of Romans, going on in the Bible Study I attend on Wednesday evenings, we heard from Chapter 6 that the word sanctification is used in the New Testament regarding the separation of the believer from evil things and ways. I have to admit that I fail to understand how individuals who have been redeemed for some time (5 years/50 years; I don’t know) continue to struggle with an understanding of evil things and/or ways.

I am not saying I fail to understand how one can get caught suddenly, or even continually, in an evil thing or way, and find themselves “in sin.” What I am saying is that such a one should never be confused about Truth and whether a particular action or behavior is an evil thing or way.

As I read, I find my self confused as to how this matter of Truth is being discussed at a Ft. Worth, Texas Church. Heaven help us if we don’t do all we can to share the llove of God with sinners. But let’s not be confused about what is and is not sin. That’s not a matter of conscience — it’s a matter of ignorance.