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What does it mean to be saved from the pleasure of sin?

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Being saved from the pleasure of sin signifies a powerful change in desires, leading to a genuine distaste for sin.

To be saved from the pleasure of sin means that God has fundamentally altered a believer's desires and inclinations. As conveyed in the sermon, the believer is given a divine nature that abhors sin and yearns for holiness. This transformation is not superficial; it reflects a deep-seated change where the believer feels the weight of sin and recognizes its bitterness. Hebrews 12:1 urges believers to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily besets us, underscoring the significant struggle and process involved. The Holy Spirit actively works within the believer to cultivate a genuine longing for God, resulting in a life increasingly characterized by righteousness and a departure from sinful pleasures.
Scripture References: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:2

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Fourfold Salvation
Don Bell · Apr 13, 2014
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