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Question 9
Walking in the light, confessing sins, forgiving others, repenting, giving alms, and loving in deed are named as ways of staying in step with Christ so that His blood keeps cleansing us. Which of these is most neglected in your own life, and what habit would change that?
Another way to ask: Several practices help us stay in step with Christ so that His blood keeps cleansing us. Which one do you neglect most, and what habit would help?

Direct Answer

The transcript cannot say which practice each person neglects, so that answer must come from honest self-examination. It does teach that these practices keep us in step with Christ so that His blood keeps on cleansing us.

Support from the Message

- At baptism Jesus' blood cleanses our past sins, and when we sin again His blood continues to cleanse us as we walk in His way. - If we walk in the light, His blood cleanses us, and if we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive. - If you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you. - Giving alms and love in deed are also named, including that love covers a multitude of sins. - Daniel says plainly that these practices do not replace Christ's blood.

Discussion Follow-up

Choose one practice and name one concrete step you will take this week. Who in your community could walk with you in it?