The battle against sin is one of the great struggles of Christian’s everywhere. Believers seem to be locked in eternal combat warring against sinful desires and behaviors in an effort to be more Christ-like.
Obviously wanting to stamp out sin in all its forms is a noble goal, but how do we accomplish the objective. How do we as believers in Christ move beyond the struggle into the victory Jesus suffered to give us? And there’s a hint in that question, because the answers deals directly with the cross, and what Jesus accomplished.
Today we will explore the ultimate question on the mind of most Christians today: How to defeat sin. And it may not be the way that you think…
When discussing Grace, the topic of sin usually follows closely behind. It is difficult people to comprehend their new life in Christ, when sinful behaviors are prominently in view. This struggle leads many to embark on a war against sin; with the primary markers being:
- Focusing on sin and behavior
- Feelings of fear, doubt, and condemnation
- Often consumed with guilt and unworthiness
Those of you that are familiar with my testimony, know that I lived that way for many years. I was focused so greatly on my sin that I kept a daily record of each sinful action. Every day I felt worse, more condemned, and further away from God. And the more I tried to conquer sin, the more I failed, and deeper into the pit I went.
So what does this all mean? Is sin an unconquerable foe? Not at all! What I want to share with you today is a different perspective, on how sin can be conquered, and has been conquered in Christ.