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Overcoming Sin and Temptation - Calvary Style

If you have read, are currently reading, or are going to be reading Owen's fine work on the mortification of sin and would like to interact a bit with some other people I would encourage you to head on over to my church's forum as we're just kicking things off and I'm hoping for some interesting and encouraging discussion. Calvary Baptist Forums

Conviction over sin

I sinned today, big surprise. In truth, I sin every day. Today however, though the world would say this sin is rather small, I felt particularly convicted about it. As I went before God in prayer I had to confess not only this specific sin, but also a sin that came about in response to His righteous conviction. Initially, as my conscience was pricked I tried to rationalize and justify my sin. Surely it wasn't that big a deal, right? Wrong. As I reflected upon why I was attempting to justify sin to a righteous King I realized what I was doing. With profound clarity I saw my sin in that moment and was broken over it. As I reflected and prayed more I became joyful for my conviction. I know that may sound like a strange response to conviction, but I was incredibly happy in that moment. I began to see that this conviction was good, and of God; in His grace He was revealing my sin and helping me understand His attitude toward it. I don't think I've ever really realized just how...