BE BETTER THAN YOUR SINS

 

BE BETTER THAN YOUR SIN

Rom. 12:21 Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good. NLT

The emphasis on this verse is you and I. We determine whether or not evil overcomes us. We choose whether or not we fall into sin. We cannot make the claim that we had no choice in the matter that "the devil made me do it." We cannot escape our responsibility for sin in our lives. We can conquer sin. How? By doing good.

Goodness is quality of character. It is the desire and striving to live a godly life. When we strive to do that which pleases God and is acceptable to Him, we put a nail in the coffin of sin in our lives. The more we live to do that which is good, the less desire we will have to sin.

Our goodness before God does not depend on our doing good, but our ability to do good depends on our goodness. Jesus makes us good. He changes our hearts and motivates us to live godly lives. You will never overcome evil in your life on your own. Your only hope is to live near to the heart of God, to live in Jesus.

It is when we fail to keep close to the Lord that we fail in our battle with sin. Evil will creep in and get the best of you whenever you fail to call upon the Lord to help you get out of temptation's way. It is always a good thing to first call on the name of the Lord before you try to handle what tempts you.

And, when you ask the Lord to help you, mean it. Be willing to do your part and the Lord will give you what you need to do that which is good for you instead of your falling down into sin.

If you are not a victor over your sin, it’s by choice. You have all the help you will ever need to overcome sin in Christ Jesus our Lord.