If 2009 was the last year of your life, how would you live it? Would there be radical change? What specific things would you do differently? What specific advice, counsel, or even command is the Lord giving you? As we cross the line into 2009, we are reminded of three things which we can draw from Hebrews 12:1-3:

CAST SIN AWAY. This warning and command is extremely important. Sin is deadly. James 1:14-15 explains, “But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” Remember that the Bible tells us: the thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. What sins do we need to throw off this year? Ephesians 4:25 says, “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor….” Most often the sin of lying is not alone. Many times, we lie because there are things that need to...