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How do we know that we need cleansing from sin?

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We come to recognize our need for cleansing when we see ourselves as completely defiled by sin, just as the leper could not help his condition.

In the context of the sermon, the leper symbolizes our spiritual condition before God. A leper was utterly defiled and unable to cleanse himself, which aligns with the biblical teaching that all have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. This understanding leads to a humble recognition that we are without any claim on God and are dependent solely on His grace for cleansing. When we confess our complete inability to change our sinful nature and come to Christ in faith, we identify ourselves as those for whom Christ died, thus acknowledging our need for His redemptive work.
Scripture References: Romans 3:23; Mark 2:17; 1 Timothy 1:15, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 119:9

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Cleansing Our Way
Clay Curtis · Jan 29, 2023
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