All of the Above Sin and the Christian Life
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Apr 9, 2026 They talk about how growing in faith can make you more aware of sin and why that awareness can feel like a struggle. They explore how early, obvious sins give way to hidden struggles like envy and pride. They discuss fighting sin by beholding Christ, using community, confession, prayer, and Scripture. They encourage addressing root causes and running the race together with gospel hope.
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Paul Grew More Aware Of His Sin Over Time
- Paul’s self‑assessment of sin deepens over decades as he calls himself the least of the apostles, the least of all saints, then the foremost of sinners.
- Aaron links those progressive labels across 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and 1 Timothy to show growing awareness of internal depravity despite increasing ministry success.
Sanctification Enlarges The Cross In Your Life
- Growing in Christ increases awareness of how much you still need the cross, making Christ’s beauty larger in your view over time.
- Aaron compares spiritual growth to advanced study: you know more yet realize your own ignorance and depravity more clearly.
First Years Fight Outward Sins Then Deeper Heart Issues
- Mikey describes early Christian years as a steep fight against visible sins that feels like a mountain to conquer in the first 5–7 years.
- He then found later stages harder because hidden sins like envy, laziness, and pride replace visible habits.