Should the church talk more openly about sin? The Bible certainly doesn't shy away from it.

In this week’s Sermon Extra, Pastors Nick and Michael look at the devastating consequences of sin through the story of Achan in Joshua 7. His actions brought serious consequences not only for himself but for the entire nation of Israel.

But why does Scripture give us these sobering accounts? Not simply so we can dwell on sin and its consequences, but so that we might be awakened, challenged, and moved toward repentance. The story of Achan, like that of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, reminds us that God takes sin seriously—and that these warnings are meant to shape how we live.

Why should the church talk about sin? And how can these difficult passages become catalysts for genuine spiritual growth?

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