Thursday, July 2, 2015

An excuse to sin

Often people find comfort in this verse Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; When we read the entire chapter we understand that this verse pertains to the fact that not one person, or people is better than another. For the fact that we all have sinned therefore none of us are blameless. It’s only the blood of the Lamb that redeems us.

Far too often we use this verse as an excuse to sin. We do this and quote the verse out of context and take the ed off of sinned and say we sin as if sin is a continuous thing we practice. NOT SO people. Romans 6 :1-7 Cleary defines our new life in Christ being a life that doesn’t serve sin. Now I’m not saying Christians don’t sin. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. I’m saying that it’s not a common practice that we seek after to perfect or abide in. Every time a believer sins, we essential revive the dead man which was our former lives. Which is why what we practice is dying to self and crucifying the flesh daily. Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 1 Corinthians 15:31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. This is not meant to discourage anyone, only to hold us accountable for the things we say and do. 1 John 1: 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

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