Sin is inevitable 11/22/13

Sin is inevitable.  In Romans, Paul said that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.  He also states the wages of sin is death. We all sin, therefore what waits for us is eternal death.  As sin entered into the world through one man (Adam), so followed death and destruction for all mankind.

How scary would it be if the story ended there?  Reality is, that the story does end there for majority of people here on earth.  Eternal death and destruction is what awaits those who are not re-born followers of Jesus. That is why for those of us who are followers should be burdened with the task of spreading the gospel.  To withhold the gospel, is to help send those unto a path of sin and destruction.  We as Jesus' disciples, are to share the same love that He had for the lost. Disciples make Disciples!

For those of us who have put our faith in the grace shown by Jesus on the cross, the story goes on.  "Just as the disobedience of one man, many were made sinners, so through the obedience of one man, many were made righteous." Romans 5:19.  Through Jesus, taking on the wrath of God for our sins, He took the death and destruction that was meant for us.  Then by rising from the dead, He conquered death and made it possible for those who believe and follow Him not to be slaves of sin any longer, but to be slaves to righteousness.  Baptism gives us the perfect illustration.  As we are submerged into the water, we represent our old sinful nature being deceased.  Then as we rise out of the water, it represents being born into a new life, a life through Christ, a life of righteousness.

Yet again, sin is inevitable.  Even after you are a born again follower of Christ, you are still left with the old sinful nature that you have called to die.  Yet this time, death and destruction do not await you.  Jesus paid the price for your sin, you no longer have to pay the eternal penalty for sin.  Is there still consequences for sin?  Yes, but these are worldly consequences; your eternity is set, your wages of sin have been paid.  So are we free to sin as we please? No, Christ calls all of his believers to be His disciples, and experience His abundant life.  As His disciples we are to grow to be like Him.  We align our lives to His. So when you give into temptation, in your sin, remember that your sin has already been paid for.  Repent of that sin, confess it to someone who you trust to hold you accountable. In that way we release the guilt of our sin.  Then continue to grow and focus on Christ.

I say these things in love to my fellow brothers/sisters in Christ!

Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."