Do not Keep sinning

Do not keeping – 1 John 3:6

John is black and white.  I have discovered this is a trait with all biblical writers.  They don’t care about political correctness.  John says, “if you live or abide in Him you will make the choice to stop sinning.  Sin will not be something you will try to do.  You will do the opposite.   David wrote in Ps 66:18, that iniquity, which is a habit of continuous sin.  The Lord  will not hear your prayers.  The Canadian church establishment, their ministers or leaders may not be clear about this but the Bible is.  Purity is a virtue highly prized by God.  John states those who continue to sin, have not seen or know God.  Simple, succinct and to the point.  Carlyle wrote, “The greatest security against sin is to be shock by its presence.”      There was a Scotsman who wore a dress shirt which he used on special occasions. after he used it several times he would question his wife on its cleanness and take it to the window for better light.  His wife’s words were very wise; “If it’s doubtful, it’s dirty.