Can We Continue in Sin?
What can we say then? Shall we continue to sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live in it any longer? Romans 6:1-2
Today’s Freedom Fighter devotional answers a very important question regarding sin in our lives. It is one of those “help-to-connect-the-dot” teachings that is critical for us as believers.
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Dr. Henry Blackaby writes: A Christian has died to sin. Sin has NO control over a corpse. Temptation can present itself enticingly and persistently, yet a corpse will not succumb!
Before you were a Christian you were keenly susceptible to sin. Sin held you in its grip. But when you became a Christian, your old self died! (Galatians 2:20) Sin now has no more control over you than temptation has over a corpse. You can still sin, but you are no longer in sin’s power. If you choose to succumb to temptation, you are rejecting the freedom from sin that Christ gained for you by His death.
God’s grace is further motivation for us to resist sin. It was God’s grace that enabled Jesus to endure mocking, beating, and crucifixion at the hands of those whom He came to save. It was grace that led God to forgive our sin despite our rebellion against Him. It is this same grace that God expresses toward us each time we sin against Him. Knowing this grace, we cannot continue to practice sin (Romans 6:1-2). We cannot presume upon God’s forgiveness by committing future offenses.
YOU ARE NO LONGER THE HELPESS VICTIM OF YOUR SIN! The victory has ALREADY been won. God does not have to win a victory over your sin; HE ALREADY HAS! You need only to apply HIS victory to each area of your life.
If there is a sinful habit, an ungodly attitude, or an unrighteous relationship that you need to put to death, claim the victory of Christ’s resurrection today. Then you will be free to experience the abundant life that God intends for you! (from Experiencing God – The Devotional [Broadman])
You don’t have to sin, my brother! Victory over sin has already been secured. Now stop living like a prisoner and experience HIS victory in your life today. – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick
Compass Pointers: May not a single moment of my life be spent outside the light, love, and joy of God's presence and not a moment without the entire surrender of my self as a vessel for Him to fill full of His Spirit and His love. Andrew Murra
Anchored to the Rock: Whatever else you make a business of, make a business of prayer. J. C. Ryle
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