Sermon 1617B - Jesus, Save Me! - 4th Message…..(Sun am 3/1/98)

JESUS, SAVE ME! - 4TH MESSAGE......(SUN AM 3/1/98)

Sin produces guilt. When we sin, we have two choices. We either put our guilt on the Creator and let Him save us, or we put it on the creature. This lesson shows the downward stairway we take when our Big “I” judge takes over and puts our guilt on creatures — either on ourself or on others. First, we are angry with ourself. Then, we punish ourself. The world calls this low self-esteem. Next, we create situations that provoke others to push us down flat. At last, we exit. When we blame others, the downward stairway, again, starts with being angry, but in this case, the anger is directed at another person. The next step is to transfer our guilt to the other person. Then, we justify ourself. And, finally, we come to depression. As we go down each step, our ball of sin and guilt increases. All sin begins with desire.