(Ezra 9:1-10:4)

I. Admit to unholiness (9:1-2)

A. You can’t solve a problem without first admitting there is a problem (Isaiah 59:1-2)
B. The problem: the influence of the world (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18)

II. Mourn and weep (9:3)

A. Are we broken-hearted over our sin? (Psalm 51)
B. Godly sorrow (Matthew 5:4; 2 Corinthians 7:9-11)

III. Fear of God should bring us closer to Him (9:4)

A. Do we have a proper view of God? (Leviticus 11:44, 45; 19:2; 20:7, 26; 21:8; 1 Peter 1:16)
B. Even Moses trembled! (Hebrews 12:18-21)

IV. Pray (9:5-15)

A. Humility (Luke 18:13)
B. Reverence (Matthew 6:9)
C. Sorrow (James 4:9)
D. Honesty (James 4:10)
E. Gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

V. Commitment to change (10:1-4)

A. Despite sin, there is hope (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
B. Get out of the sin (Acts 17:30-31)
C. “Be of good courage, and do it” (James 1:22)