Last week, our discipleship group dove into an eye-opening session on Healing from Sin, part of the Practicing the Way courses. This teaching provided a holistic perspective on sin, inviting us to reflect on the impact of sin in our lives and guiding us through the layers of healing that can bring true restoration.

The session broke down sin into three distinct dimensions: sin done by us, sin done to us, and sin done around us. This framework helped us understand the depth of sin’s influence, not just from our own actions, but from the hurt and brokenness we experience from others and the world around us. Sin isn’t always personal; it can be systemic, relational, and even generational. By acknowledging these three dimensions, we open ourselves up to a more compassionate view of healing.
 

The Four Layers of Sin in Our Healing Journey

One of the most insightful aspects of this session was the breakdown of the four layers of sin we navigate during the process of healing:

1. Gross Sins: These are the obvious transgressions we commit, often marked by visible consequences.
2. Conscious Sins: These are sins we’re aware of but may struggle to overcome.
3. Unconscious Sins: Hidden actions or behaviors that are deeply ingrained, often stemming from hurt or habits we aren’t fully aware of.
4. Attachments: These are the deeper roots of sin, where we find ourselves tied to unhealthy patterns, relationships, or ways of thinking that keep us in bondage.

The framework helped me recognize that healing is not just about addressing the obvious sins but also about uncovering the hidden, unconscious patterns in our lives—those things we may not even realize need healing. As we walk through these layers, we’re invited into a process of transformation, not just a one-time fix.
 

Our Role in Healing: The Practice of Confession

Perhaps the most profound lesson came in the practice of confession. This isn’t just about admitting our mistakes but actively engaging with the healing process. Confession is an invitation to bring our brokenness into the light and to receive God’s forgiveness and transformation. As we confess, we open the door for healing to begin, both within ourselves and in our relationships with others.

This teaching emphasized that healing from sin is a journey, one that requires patience, humility, and the courage to face our pain. But it also offers hope, showing us that through the grace of God, healing is not only possible but promised.
 

How Can We Begin the Healing Journey?

We are all in different stages of our spiritual journey, but the path to healing is available to all of us. For anyone feeling burdened by sin—whether it’s the weight of things we’ve done, things done to us, or the impact of the broken world around us—there is hope. Taking the time to reflect on these layers, engaging in confession, and opening ourselves to God’s healing work is the first step toward true freedom.

If you’re longing for renewal and deeper freedom in your faith, I encourage you to explore Practicing the Way teachings, embrace the practice of confession, and allow God to bring restoration to every area of your life.

We’d love for you to join our weekly discipleship group meetings every Friday at 9 AM PT via Zoom, where we journey together in practicing the way of Jesus. For further exploration, consider reading Practicing the Way, a powerful guide that unpacks these transformative teachings.

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