Romans 6: What shall we say, then?
Should we continue to live in sin so that God's grace will increase? 2 Certainly not! We have died
to sin—how then can we go on living in it? 3 For surely you know that
when we were baptized into union with Christ Jesus, we were baptized into union
with his death. 4 By our baptism, then, we were buried with
him and shared his death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from death
by the glorious power of the Father, so also we might live a new life.
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“Okay Lord, I
will follow YOUR ways” I said. I finally meant it this time. After a long time,
my life had changed. I was seeing people as I had never seen them before. I saw
the hurt and those in need.
My life was
making a difference. But a “friend” popped up and asked if I wanted to “hit the
clubs?” He needed a “wingman” so he could find some to have sex with a willing
lady. I did miss the lifestyle. “Maybe this one time.” I thought. It made me
want to stop following GOD’s ways.
- There have been many times when I wanted to “take a break” from GOD.
- There have been many times when I wanted to “go on vacation” from GOD.
- There have been many times when I wanted to “do a little sin” because a little won’t hurt me, right? Wrong!
Paul explains a dilemma
that believers in CHRIST face. If I am saved from “all” my sins, then should I
keep sinning? Paul explains that we have died to our sins when we believe in
CHRIST. Paul then explains that our baptism was a display to show we agree with
JESUS’ death and resurrection.
- GOD wants me to put “that” sin to death little by little.
- GOD wants me to stop doing “that” sin right now.
- GOD wants me to remove “that” sin as an option.
Choosing to
follow GOD publicly seems easy, but for those who sin like me, it is a hard
choice. I mean, telling everyone I belong to JESUS, but secretly looking at
porn didn’t cut it with GOD. I had to put it to death. HE sees “all” sin, small
and large. GOD wants me to put the sin to death by focusing in on HIS glorious
power. I am glad JESUS gave me a new life of purpose.
- Are you struggling with giving up a particular sin?
- Are you focusing on the sin too much?
- Will you forgive yourself by knowing JESUS has forgiven you so you can focus on the purpose HE has for you?
- Will you ask GOD to help you just walk away from certain people who drag you back into the old life today?
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