Introduction

Don’t think that sin is okay if the leaders are doing it.

  • Ezra 9:2; 10:5-11 – They all got together to talk about the sin – in the rain!
  • Sinful leaders were a big part of Israel’s problem.
  • Nehemiah 13:26 – Even Solomon committing sin didn’t make it right.
  • I Timothy 5:17-21 – Elders are not above God’s law.

Acknowledge our guilt and God’s justice.

  • Ezra 9:5-15
  • Luke 23:41
  • God has always been moved by earnest prayer.
  • We need to develop the ability to be honest with ourselves and see ourselves as God sees us.

Summon courage and take initiative.