READ:
JEREMIAH 13:22-27
Sin is a
serious spiritual problem. Right from the fall of man at Eden, every generation
of the human race became enslaved to sin. No matter how much a leopard tries,
it can never change its spots. So is man helpless in dealing with sin. Romans
6:16 says: “Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to
obey, you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin to death, or of
obedience to righteousness?”
At the beginning of each new year, people resolve to stop particular sinful acts or habits. No sooner do they swear to start a new life than they find themselves returning to their vomit. The Apostle Paul had this to say: “For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do.” (Romans 7:15).
Do you find yourself in similar situation? Are you still battling helplessly against sin? I bring you good news today. You can be saved and have victory over all sin. First of all, admit you are a sinner, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Then confess your sins with deep sorrow and sincerity to God. Resolve never to return to sin (Proverbs 28:13). Invite Jesus into your heart as Lord and Saviour (Revelation 3:20). That is the beginning of a new life. That you are born again does not mean freedom from temptations. In fact, the devil will surface just to condemn you and tell you nothing has happened to you. Old friends will surface to invite you back to your old ways. The difference however is that now, you have the Spirit of God and therefore the power you lacked to say 'No' to sin (John 1:12).
Romans 6:14 says: “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” When temptations come, resist them in the Name of Jesus. Avoid as much as possible the places, people and assignments that draw you back into your old lifestyle. The blood of Jesus is the only antidote to the problem of sin, so stay right under its cover (1 John 1:7-10). Then associate with fellow believers regularly, read the Bible and put its precepts into practice daily. Your life will change.
At the beginning of each new year, people resolve to stop particular sinful acts or habits. No sooner do they swear to start a new life than they find themselves returning to their vomit. The Apostle Paul had this to say: “For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do.” (Romans 7:15).
Do you find yourself in similar situation? Are you still battling helplessly against sin? I bring you good news today. You can be saved and have victory over all sin. First of all, admit you are a sinner, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Then confess your sins with deep sorrow and sincerity to God. Resolve never to return to sin (Proverbs 28:13). Invite Jesus into your heart as Lord and Saviour (Revelation 3:20). That is the beginning of a new life. That you are born again does not mean freedom from temptations. In fact, the devil will surface just to condemn you and tell you nothing has happened to you. Old friends will surface to invite you back to your old ways. The difference however is that now, you have the Spirit of God and therefore the power you lacked to say 'No' to sin (John 1:12).
Romans 6:14 says: “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” When temptations come, resist them in the Name of Jesus. Avoid as much as possible the places, people and assignments that draw you back into your old lifestyle. The blood of Jesus is the only antidote to the problem of sin, so stay right under its cover (1 John 1:7-10). Then associate with fellow believers regularly, read the Bible and put its precepts into practice daily. Your life will change.
MEMORIZE:
ROMANS 6:18 -And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of
righteousness.
