We don't have to start all over again and try to keep the slate clean. There is no more slate.

As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.

As we grow in the knowledge of God's holiness, even though we are growing in the practice of holiness, it seems the gap between our knowledge and our practice always gets wider. This is the Holy Spirit's way of drawing us to more and more holiness.

Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.

We must pray constantly for His enabling grace to say no to temptation, of choosing to take all practical steps to avoid known areas of temptation and flee from those that surprise us.

Even our tears of repentance need to be washed in the blood of the Lamb.

We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart.