Lesson 6: Growth — When Sin Matures and Takes Over

“Sin, when it is fully grown, brings forth death.” — James 1:15

Sin Was Born... Now It Grows

Sin doesn’t stay a baby.
It doesn’t stay private.
It doesn’t stay manageable.

It grows.

You Think You’re Still in Control

But now sin controls you.

You shaped the habit.
Now the habit shapes you.

You Feed It… It Feeds on You

Every compromise is a calorie.
Every secret feeds the monster.
It’s growing — and you feel it.

In your thoughts.
In your attitude.
In your cravings.

You Feel the Shift

It’s harder to pray.
Harder to repent.
Harder to care.

Sin numbs you.
Then it owns you.

At First You Fell Into It

Now you run to it.

It’s not an accident anymore.
It’s a pattern.

A cycle.
A stronghold.

Now You Justify What You Once Resisted

“It’s not that bad.”
“Everyone struggles with something.”
“God understands.”

You’ve stopped fighting.
You’ve started defending.

You Start Tolerating What God Hates

And hating what once convicted you.

This is the fruit of grown sin.

Like Cancer in the Soul

It spreads.

• Your heart grows cold.

• Your conscience grows dull.

• Your joy withers.

• Your worship dies.

• Your boldness fades.

Sin Grows in Silence

Unconfessed = fertilized.
Unchallenged = strengthened.
Unrepented = empowered.

“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” — Galatians 5:9

You didn’t stop it.
You fed it.

Now It’s Part of You

Your identity.
Your habits.
Your lifestyle.

Sin isn’t something you did.
It’s who you’re becoming.

This Is the Danger Zone

People still think you’re okay.
You can fake it.

But your soul knows.
God knows.

And the end is getting close.

Growth Isn’t Always Loud

Sometimes it’s quiet.
Respectable.
Religious.

But sin doesn’t need chaos to kill you.
Just time.

The Lie? You’ll Fix It Later

No, you won’t.
Sin isn’t easier to kill tomorrow.
It’s stronger tomorrow.

The longer you wait,
the more it owns.

God Is Still Merciful

Even now.

But repentance must be real.
Not just guilt.
Not just fear.

Repentance that kills the sin.

Sin Will Take You Farther Than You Meant to Go

It’s not satisfied.
It wants more.

More of your mind.
More of your time.
More of your relationships.
More of your soul.

And It’s Almost Full Grown

James says,

“When it is fully grown…”

You’re approaching the end.

This is not a phase.
This is a crisis.

Kill It Before It Kills You

You don’t counsel sin.
You don’t negotiate.

You crucify it.

“Put to death what is earthly in you…” — Colossians 3:5

Summary

• Sin doesn’t stop at birth.

• It matures.

• It multiplies.

• It rewires your heart.

• It weakens your will.

• It prepares you for death.

It won’t stay where you put it.
It always wants more.