Therefore, [there is] now no condemnation (no adjudging guilty of wrong) for those who are in Christ Jesus, who live [and] walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the dictates of the Spirit.
—Romans 8:1
Guilt and condemnation are major problems for many believers.
It is Satan's greatest delight to make us feel bad about ourselves. He never tells us how far we have come, but rather, he constantly reminds us of how far we still have to go.
When the enemy attacks me, I say, "I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be. I'm okay, and I'm on my way."
Like David, we must learn to keep ourselves encouraged in the Lord. (1 Samuel 30:6.) None of us has arrived at the state of perfection. We cannot perfect ourselves: sanctification (holiness) is the job of the Holy Spirit, and it is worked out in our lives as a process.
The Bible teaches that we can have complete forgiveness of our sins (total freedom from condemnation) through the blood of Jesus Christ. We must decide if Jesus did a complete job or if He didn't. We don't need to add our guilt to His sacrifice. He is more than enough.
Let Jesus do His job. He wants to forgive you. All you have to do is receive His forgiveness. Complete forgiveness is completely free!
Say This:
"I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be. I'm okay, and I'm on my way."
1 comment:
What you've said is so true. I WILL ADD THIS; "......AND SUCH WERE (PAST TENSE) SOME OF YOU." "Jesus paid it all. All to him I owe. Sin had left a crimson stain. He washed it white as snow." Its late and that's the best I have after doing battle all day. Blessings to you!
Thank you Bonnie
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