8 Bible Verses about Forsaking Sin

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

If iniquity is in your hand, put it far away, and let not injustice dwell in your tents.

let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,

In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.