Means to Keep from Sinning 1

We continue with Thomas Watson’s study of the second part of the sixth petition of the Lord’s Prayer, “And deliver us from evil,” finishing the other sins to take heed of: those that attend your particular callings and having even the appearance of evil. Next, we look at the first 8 of 13 means to use to be kept from acts of sin: (1) labour to mortify original sin; (2) think what an odious thing sin is; (3) get the fear of God planted in your hearts; (4) let us be careful to avoid all the inlets and occasions of sin. Run not into evil company; (5) study sobriety and temperance; (6) be continually upon your spiritual watch; (7) consult the oracles of God; be well versed in Scripture; (8) get your hearts fired with love to God (His glorious beauty and His amazing love).