We Live in a World of Snares and Sins
Jesus, through his love and sacrifice, can set us free from our sins and deliver us from temptation.
Anne Dutton preaches about the entanglements of sin in the world and the compassionate love of Jesus to set us free. She emphasizes the cleansing power of Jesus for those who have been defiled and the loving discipline of God for those under rebuke. Anne assures that God, in His gracious heart, will bring glorious deliverance in His perfect timing. Just as God delivered Lot from Sodom, He knows how to rescue the godly from temptations and wickedness.
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Honored Sir,
We live in a world of snares and sins, with which our feet are often entangled and defiled. Have you been caught in any evil net? Jesus, who loved and died for you, will set you free. Have you gotten defiled? Your Savior, in sympathizing love, in condescending grace, with a joyful readiness, will wash your feet. And are you under present rebuke? As many as He loves He chastens. Since the rod is in your Father's hand, to answer all the ends of His most gracious heart towards you, there will be glorious deliverance from it, in the best way and time. The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations, as He delivered just Lot out of Sodom, whose righteous soul was vexed with seeing and hearing of their wicked deeds.
Sermon Outline
- We Live in a World of Snares and Sins
- Jesus' Power to Set Us Free
- God's Discipline and Deliverance
- God's love and chastening
- God's ability to deliver us from temptation
Key Quotes
“Have you been caught in any evil net? Jesus, who loved and died for you, will set you free.” — Anne Dutton
“As many as He loves He chastens.” — Anne Dutton
“The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations,” — Anne Dutton
Application Points
- We should recognize the snares and sins in our lives and seek Jesus' help to overcome them.
- We should trust in God's love and discipline to correct us and make us better.
- We should have faith in God's power to deliver us from temptation and keep us safe.