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  LET NO EVIL REMAIN
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: We must conquer sin in our lives by treating it as an accursed
thing, allowing God to show us mercy and multiply His blessings.

Topics: "Holiness", "Sin"
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 13:17, Romans 6:12

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity for Christians to eradicate all
forms of sin from their lives, likening it to Israel's command to
destroy idolatrous cities and their spoils. He asserts that no evil
habit should remain, as this is a spiritual battle that requires total
commitment to holiness. Spurgeon teaches that when we show no mercy to
our sins, God shows great mercy to us, leading to blessings and growth
in our spiritual lives. The sermon encourages believers to actively
pursue purity and to understand that their efforts against sin are a
response to God's grace. Ultimately, Spurgeon assures that those who
resolve to put away sin will experience compassion, prosperity, and joy
from the Lord.

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And there shall cleave nought of the cursed thing to thine hand: that
the Lord may turn from the fierceness of his anger, and show thee mercy,
and have compassion upon thee, and multiply thee, as he hath sworn unto
thy fathers. (Deuteronomy 13:17)

Israel must conquer idolatrous cities and destroy all the spoil,
regarding all that had been polluted by idolatry as an accursed thing to
be burned with fire. Now, sin of all sorts must be treated by Christians
in the same manner. We must not allow a single evil habit to remain. It
is now war to the knife with sins of all sorts and sizes, whether of the
body, the mind, or the spirit.

We do not look upon this giving up of evil as deserving mercy, but we
regard it as a fruit of the grace of God, which we would on no account
miss.

When God causes us to have no mercy on our sins, then He has great mercy
on us. When we are angry with evil, God is no more angry with us. When
we multiply our efforts against iniquity, the Lord multiplies our
blessings. The way of peace, of growth, of safety, of joy in Christ
Jesus will be found by following out these words: "There shall nought of
the cursed thing cleave to thine hand." Lord, purify me this day.
Compassion, prosperity, increase, and joy will surely be given to those
who put away sin with solemn resolution.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/let-no-evil-remain/
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