no condemnation in Christ Even though Romans 8:1 teaches us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ, many believers still struggle greatly with guilt and condemnation. Because of our love for God we want to do what is right, yet there are times we walk in the flesh instead of in the Spirit and we make mistakes. We sin and make wrong choices. When we realize we have sinned we should quickly and thoroughly repent, being willing to turn away from the sin and do what is right with Gods help. Once we have repented and asked God to forgive us, we are not to continue carrying those heavy burdens of condemnation. Jesus delivered us from both iniquity and guilt. When we repent and ask God to forgive us, He not only forgives, but He forgets and removes our sin as far as the east is from the west (see Psalm 103: 12; Hebrews 10:17, 18). Jesus died as the perfect sacrifice for sin - and no other sacrifices is or will ever be needed (see Hebrews 10: 11, 12). The guilt we feel when we sin is often our way of sacrificing to pay for the sins we have committed. We think that somehow if we are miserable and do not allow ourselves to enjoy life that our feelings of condemnation help balance the scales of justice. That kind of thinking is wrong! Guilt is an invisible burden that wears us out and does no good at all. It actually prevents progress and renders us incapable of proper fellowship with God because we must approach Him in faith and with boldness, not with fear and guilt. Some people are literally addicted to guilt. They do not feel right unless they feel wrong! I was like that for many years and God taught me to use my faith to live free from guilt and condemnation. We either believe that Jesus paid for our sins in full or we believe we must add our sacrifices to His, which, of course, is incorrect. Romans 8:1 instructs us to walk after the Spirit, and not the flesh. One of the ways we do that is by handling our sins the way the Holy Spirit tells us to, which is definitely not to repent and then feel guilty. God promises that He is faithful to forgive our sins and cleanse us from them if we will repent and admit them (see 1 John 1:9). God never does anything halfway. Jesus work on the cross is finished, so start enjoying the freedom from guilt and condemnation that is available to you. Do not believe your feelings more than you believe Gods Word! AMEN!!! God bless you and your loved ones!
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:51:31 +0000
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