FREEDOM FROM SIN.

Either as believers, or as unbelievers, we all (tend to) struggle with sin and its nature. Although the believers have a better chance of overcoming sin, its nature and its father the devil. (1 John 8:44, 1 John 4:4).

 

John 8:32- And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:36- If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

 

Linking the preceding verses, it’s obvious that Jesus was referring to Himself here as “the Truth”, talking to us all. Calling us to come and experience the divine cleansing power of His blood which He shed for us on the cross, out of Divine Love to set us free from the bondage of sin and death, irrespective of how voluminous our sins might be.

Isaiah 1:18- Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

 

When all that’s done, setting your soul free from the bondage of sin and death and receiving salvation I mean; we now need to know the truth more, not just Jesus, but also His Word. Yeah, that bible that some of us only remember to pick up on Sundays, that we find so hard to study and follow ITs instructions. If you want freedom from sin, not only must you draw near to God “with your hearts” daily, seeking His face in prayer and fellowship with Him, but you must renew your mind through His Word (Romans12:2- And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.).

Doing this, God can freely send a revival to your body, soul, mind and spirit, even your emotions and your circumstances.

Sin shouldn’t bully you around, making you do things contrary to God’s will. No! That’s not what God had in mind when he perfectly created Adam, and when His Son Jesus gave His life for us. Sometimes it’s quite a challenge to overcome sin and temptations; but then He said “His Grace is sufficient for you” and “He’ll never allow you to be tempted above that which you can bear, ‘cause He is Faithful.”

That addiction you seem to be struggling with, don’t worry God will help you overcome it, if you ask Him.

Hebrews 4:15-16 CEV- Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin! (16) So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. 

There we will be treated with undeserved kindness (mercy), and we will find help.

Don’t think you can fight and win your battles alone. Oh no! Heaven doesn’t help those who help themselves; but those who ask for God’s mercy. Sometimes the devil might sneak into your mind, trying to remind you of your ugly pasts, and how bad you’ve been/ will be. Next time, just remind of how big a failure he was when he was kicked out of heaven, and how much uglier his future will be. Don’t let the devil make you feel any less than who/ what God says you are, a Conqueror, an Overcomer, a new creature, a “born-again saint” not a “born sinner”.

If you are a born again already, start living like one, a true believer. Let your light shine before all men wherever you go, let others see a clear distinction between you and a non-believer when you speak, act, dress and talk. Don’t give Christianity a bad image. Shey you know that everyone will be judged by what they know, especially those who go to church every Sunday listening to the pastor’s sermons, but once they’re out of church they forget what the pastor said, or forget to apply it to the corresponding aspect of their lives... To whom much is given, much is acquired.

2 Peter 2:21 KJVA- For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.

2 Peter 2:9 KJVA - The Lord knoweth how to deliver the “godly” out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the Day of Judgment to be punished:

The pigs didn’t know when Jesus would send a legion of demons to possess them, causing them to run off the cliff and die.(Mark 5:11-13) You don’t know when Jesus will be back to judge the whole earth with His Rod, not of correction, but of condemnation, judgment and vengeance.

Come to Him now no matter how numerous your sins are, He won’t condemn you. He’s Jesus Christ, our Savior; He’s God not human.

2 Peter 3:9 KJVA - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Grace be with y’all. Amen!