Warnings & Solutions to Subtle Sins in the Body of Christ

Pastor Julius Omotosho

1 Peter 2:1-5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 12:1; 1 Peter 1:24-25

Subtle sins can significantly hinder spiritual growth and block God’s purpose in our lives. Revelation 3:16 warns us to choose between being hot or cold in our faith, avoiding spiritual stagnation. To grow in Christ, we need the nourishment of His word, but subtle sins—such as malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking—can keep us from advancing in our spiritual walk and disrupt our relationship with God and others.

1 Peter 2:1-3 urges believers to lay aside these sins, which are especially harmful because they often go unnoticed. Malice, deceit, hypocrisy, and envy prevent spiritual growth and integrity. Ephesians 4:31-32 calls us to replace malice with kindness and forgiveness, while Proverbs 6:16-19 warns against deceit. Hypocrisy, as described in 2 Timothy 3:5, misrepresents godliness, and envy, as James 3:14-16 teaches, leads to confusion and every evil thing.

Evil speaking, including gossip and slander, destroys unity and impedes our witness. James 1:19-21 urges us to be slow to speak and slow to anger. These behaviors must be discarded for God’s word to take root and transform us. By rejecting malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking, we create space for spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.

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