Pray the Word with David Platt The Seriousness of Sin (Leviticus 10:1–13)
Mar 13, 2026
A sober look at how sin should never be treated casually. A reminder that even one sin carries eternal weight before a holy God. A call to examine hearts, hate sin, and pursue confession and repentance. A focused time of prayer seeking holiness and grace.
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The Seriousness Of Even One Sin
- Sin should never be treated lightly because one sin before an infinitely holy God merits infinitely eternal punishment.
- David Platt contrasts casual attitudes toward small thoughts or words with Genesis 3 showing one sin brought condemnation for all humanity, underscoring gravity.
Confess And Repent Of Small Sins
- Do confess and hate sin rather than be casual about it, bringing specific sins before God in humility.
- David Platt prays for listeners to lay hearts bare, repent honestly, and turn from even the slightest sins as they receive grace.
Christ's Death Highlights Our Deserved Judgment
- Our deserved state is eternal separation and judgment because of sin, which magnifies the worth of Christ's substitutionary work.
- Platt emphasizes we should be dead and consumed by judgment, then praises Jesus for enduring what we deserve.