CONSEQUENCES FOR SIN

CONSEQUENCES FOR SIN

Rom. 8:1-2 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. For the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death.  NLT

      Here is a message that should be proclaimed loud and clear.  If you are living in relationship with Christ, there is no longer any condemnation of your heart because of sin.  No matter what Satan may do to try and convince you otherwise, Jesus sets us free from sin’s condemnation.  When Jesus forgives us for our sins, they are forever forgotten by Him.  He purifies the soul and fills it with His righteousness.  We are brought into the presence of God to live forever.

      We often are plagued with memories of what we have done.  We cannot escape the memories of how we brought shame to ourselves, others and God.  It is hard to erase from our memories things we wish to forget because Satan won’t let us forget them.  He often brings them up at inappropriate times to harass us.  He is the master exploiter and he will not let us forget.

      There is no condemnation for those who belong to Jesus, but often there are consequences we must live with.  We can’t undo what has been done.  Sometimes our sinful behavior causes us to live in painful physical, mental or emotional circumstances.  Sometimes what we have done affects others in similar fashion.  Jesus does not undo what we have done.  We are forgiven for them, but have to live with the consequences of them.  There is much to learn from past mistakes.  Instead of bemoaning what we have done, consider the good that has come from it.  If we allow the Lord to do it, He will make us a much better person of character because of it.

      Don’t let Satan hang you up because of your past.  Jesus doesn’t condemn you for it and neither should you.  Fix your eyes on Jesus and live for what is ahead of you.  He has the power to set you free if you will let Him.