What shall we say then? Shall we continue in
sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any
longer in it? Romans
6:1-2
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. When you became a
Christian, your old self died (Gal. 2:20). Sin now has no more control over you
than temptation has over a corpse. You have died to sin. 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 a
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 had
come 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
(Rom. 6:1-2). We cannot presume upon God’s forgiveness by committing further
offenses.
You are no longer the
helpless 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 only need 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.
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