Nikke's thoughts
So I have to say as I am sure it is obvious that I have been struggling to follow my daily reading plan. So for all you readers out there if possible help keep me accountable =D And for anyone who has encouraged myself and Angie on THANK YOU!!
ROMANS 6 & 7
6:1-2 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!
We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
I once met this person who said that their sin did not matter as God would always forgive them so what was the use in trying to not sin?
These are my thoughts on that statement.
God does have grace and He loves us despite our sin. However, He wants us to strive for living our life without sin as much as possible. None of us are perfect by any means. God sent His son to die on the cross for the purpose of bridging the gap between us and God. So that we may be forgiven and have eternal life if we so choose to accept His invitation. Not so we can abuse the right of forgiveness.
Lets say you threw an extravagant party for a bunch of your friends not wanting anything in return except for a "thank you" and no one gave you the appreciation that you deserve. Wouldn't you feel a bit sad or unrecognized?
Now say it happens again and again and again? How would this make you feel about your "friends"? I know for myself I might ask the question: Were they really my friends at all?
I am sure God feels that way when we keep on sinning. Except on a much larger scale and in a more justifiable manner. It is our eternal life on the line here not just what someone thinks of us!
Myself I am far from perfect and I sin just like everyone else. Lets just remember this:
God gave us the most priceless gift and we should embrace that gift with all our hearts and minds, rather than walk all over it.
Why would we want to live in sin any longer anyways? We were bound and unhappy. (At least I was)
So here is the wonderful news:
Jesus conquered sin! It has been defeated! Satan is fighting a battle that cannot be won by him!
We have victory in Jesus!
We never have to face sin alone. We have Jesus right by our side helping us conquer and persevere through it all!!!!
To you Lord I give you my all. I never want to take you for granted. You have given me a gift that is eternal and I thank you for that.
Amen
ROMANS 6 & 7
6:1-2 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!
We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?
I once met this person who said that their sin did not matter as God would always forgive them so what was the use in trying to not sin?
These are my thoughts on that statement.
God does have grace and He loves us despite our sin. However, He wants us to strive for living our life without sin as much as possible. None of us are perfect by any means. God sent His son to die on the cross for the purpose of bridging the gap between us and God. So that we may be forgiven and have eternal life if we so choose to accept His invitation. Not so we can abuse the right of forgiveness.
Lets say you threw an extravagant party for a bunch of your friends not wanting anything in return except for a "thank you" and no one gave you the appreciation that you deserve. Wouldn't you feel a bit sad or unrecognized?
Now say it happens again and again and again? How would this make you feel about your "friends"? I know for myself I might ask the question: Were they really my friends at all?
I am sure God feels that way when we keep on sinning. Except on a much larger scale and in a more justifiable manner. It is our eternal life on the line here not just what someone thinks of us!
Myself I am far from perfect and I sin just like everyone else. Lets just remember this:
God gave us the most priceless gift and we should embrace that gift with all our hearts and minds, rather than walk all over it.
Why would we want to live in sin any longer anyways? We were bound and unhappy. (At least I was)
So here is the wonderful news:
Jesus conquered sin! It has been defeated! Satan is fighting a battle that cannot be won by him!
We have victory in Jesus!
We never have to face sin alone. We have Jesus right by our side helping us conquer and persevere through it all!!!!
To you Lord I give you my all. I never want to take you for granted. You have given me a gift that is eternal and I thank you for that.
Amen
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