Are You Courageous To Repent?

Joshua 7

Text: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Thesis: To show the importance of repentance.

Introduction:

1. What is the cost of sin?

2. Why don't more people give up sin for godliness?

Discussion:

Achan was achin' because of...

I. Israel's defeat to Ai (vv.2-5)

II. Joshua's public outery (vv. 6-9)

III. Israel's organization by tribal families (vv. 10-18)

IV. Personal sin under his tent (vv. 19-26)

What do we learn?

1. You cannot hide sin (Acts 5:5, 10)

2. Sin is costly (Romans 3:26)

3. God provides opportunities to repent (2 Peter 3:9)

4. There's a deadline for all men (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Conclusion:

1. Achan's sin cost his family and his nation.

2. God provided opportunity for penance but he didn't respond.

3. God wants us to have courage to do what is right.