I. Stealth: “I won’t get caught”

A. Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11)
B. You can’t hide sin from God (Ecclesiastes 12:14; Hebrews 4:13)

II. Shifting blame: “It’s not my fault”

A. Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-13)
B. You are responsible for your own actions (Ezekiel 18:20; James 1:14-15)

III. Denial: “I don’t know what you’re talking about”

A. Cain (Genesis 4:8-9)
B. Self-deception is dangerous (1 John 1:8-10)

IV. Continued rebellion: “Maybe later”

A. Felix (Acts 24:24-25)
B. Agrippa (Acts 26:25-28)
C. There is urgency in obedience (Acts 16:30-33)

V. The Biblical response: “I’m sorry, please forgive me”

A. Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:13, 18-24)
B. David (2 Samuel 12:7-13; Psalm 51)
C. Have you examined yourself? (2 Corinthians 13:5)