This sermon emphasizes that following Jesus requires intentional practice rather than expecting automatic spiritual perfection. The core message centers on the truth that Christians have Jesus Christ as their advocate before God, which gives believers permission to practice their faith without fear of condemnation. Sin is defined as determining right and wrong by our own understanding rather than God's wisdom. The enemy wants to paralyze believers either through complete surrender to sin or through inaction based on fear of failure. However, because Jesus serves as our advocate and has paid the price for our sins through the cross, believers can boldly practice living out their faith in everyday situations—at work, home, and in relationships. The sermon challenges the false claim that Christians can live without sin or that they're beyond forgiveness, emphasizing instead that spiritual growth comes through repeated practice of God's ways, allowing our hearts to catch up with what our heads know to be true.