Decision Tree – Repent and Pray

(Did you jump into the middle of this?  Please start at the beginning of the decision tree.)

When we earnestly continue walking with Christ, he will forgive us should we sin (1 John 1:6-7).

Observe the instruction Peter gave to Simon in Acts 8:9-25.

• We know Simon believed and became a Christian when he was baptized in Acts 8:13.
• Then, he was overcome with temptation and sinned in Acts 8:18-19.
• Peter rebuked Simon for his sin in Acts 8:20-21.
• Then came the instruction on how to deal with this sin in Acts 8:22-23.

Simon responded with Godly sorrow, repenting and asking for prayer in Acts 8:24.

We have seen that God knows that as a Christian, we will not live perfectly, and He has prepared for that.  We should expect that we will fail at times and not allow our imperfections to destroy us!  Instead, failure should lead us to follow His Word by repenting and praying for forgiveness.

How will you address sin as a Christian?

• Continue to walk with Christ, repenting and praying when you sin.
• Allow your sin to overcome you.