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1. There are three causes of sin:

• original sin, that is, a kind of disease of the soul with which we were all born;
• the Devil, who puts sinful thoughts into our minds; and
• occasions of sin, that is, any person or thing which tempts us to commit sin.

2. We must avoid sin:

• by practising self-denial;
• by turning sinful thoughts out without delay; and
• by keeping clear of occasions of sin.

3. Besides avoiding sin, we should also try to act positively to do good.

4. The cure for sin lies in:

• daily morning and evening prayers;
• regular Confession;
• frequent Communion.

Reference

©The Archbishops’ Council (2006) Common Worship.  Holy Baptism.  Available from: http://www.cofe.anglican.org/worship/liturgy/commonworship/texts/initiation/baptism.html  (Accessed 21 August 2010) (Internet).