More on Sin and Living a Godly Life

I just came across an excellent post over at Mrs. Jo's blog, The King's Missus. She includes in this post a list of questions that we all as Christians should be thinking about. I know that way too often I am quick to forget about the times when I sin. This list really helps me to refocus my life on God and what it means to be a godly woman.

"You Never Let Go"

This is one of my favorite songs. I heard it for the first time last year at a Christian fellowship meeting at my college and it really moved me. Matt Redman is the artist.

What is Sin?

Something I've been struggling with lately is where to draw the line between wanting to follow Christ and strive to exemplify him through my actions versus becoming way too worked up over setting out strict rules for myself and losing sight of Christ's true message: the fact that all of us are sinners and we all need His gift of salvation.

How do I know whether I'm sinning or not? I know it sounds like a stupid question, but it's one that I've been thinking a lot about lately. For example, is it a sin to watch T.V. shows such as Friends that include a lot of references that glorify things like premarital sex? I think the show is funny, but should I feel bad about watching it? What about if I don't take care of my body properly (e.g. not eating enough or eating too much, eating too much junk food) for a day? Should I ask for God's forgiveness? I know that the Bible says something about our bodies being temples, so does this mean that I am dishonoring God if I don't take care of my body?

What about when I am jealous of someone? Does that require me to ask for God's forgiveness?

When I think of sinning in this light, it seems like I am constantly messing up and that I constantly have to ask for God's forgiveness. Which I guess is normal since I am human and everyone messes up. But, how can I possibly improve? It feels overwhelming to think of all the mistakes I make every day. I want to be more like Christ, but I have so, so far to go.