WHY DO CHRISTIANS SIN?
"If we claim to be
without sin then the truth is not in us." (1 John 1:8). From this passage
it is clear that even those that are born again do sin; through thought and
action we will grieve the Holy Spirit at times. But the Bible has told us of a
continual grace that will cleanse of us our iniquities whenever we agree with
God about our sin and ask for forgiveness.
However, "Those who
have been born of God will not continue to live in sin"- 1 John 3:9. This
simply means a fish cannot remain on land for long, it's nature is to seek
water. When you have given your life to Jesus, He erases your past and
transform your heart to a new heart that we no longer desires sin (Colossians
2:13-14). It was easier for you to sin and not be bothered about it, but now your
heart troubles you deeply when you step out of line.
Paul asked, "Shall we
continue to sin that grace may abound? God forbid! we are dead to sin; how can
we continue to live in it" (Romans 6:1-2). When you are born again, the
new heart given by the Holy spirit brings about a different reaction to sin.
Sin cannot continue to be a lifestyle of choice for Christians that have
totally surrendered their lives to Jesus.
Romans 12:2 commands us to
be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Renewal can take some time, but it
is a process that produces a change of behaviour. In this process of trying to
let go of our old selves, we may find ourselves falling prey to an old habit;
God's spirit reminds us of who we are now and our purpose here on earth.
Do Christians sin? Yes. Do
they continue to live in sin? No. The Bible says, “all have fallen short of the
glory of God due to sin" (Romans 3:23), we have hope that the power of God
is at work in us to make us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious
image (2 Corinthians 3:18).
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