Rom 6:6-7 "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin-because anyone who has died has been freed from sin."
Do we really believe that we have been freed from sin? Freedom from sin once we are saved is definitely a spiritual concept that I have been told since I was basically born. However, I don't know if I have been living as though I believe it. I often have walked in defeat and not really cared because I attributed it to my never ending carnal nature. I know that I will never be like Jesus - so yeah maybe I should clean up my life in the areas in which it's easiest in order to live what appears to be a holy life. but as for all the tough sins...well I have just figured that I have and will always struggle with those. The problem is that I have a higher standard for everyone else who also struggle with what the world might consider "bigger sins". I expect them to over come their sin because they seem so big, and my own I just walk around in defeat. But the fact is, there is no difference in sin. Sin is sin. So why should I be comfortable and complacent. I need to also pursue holiness in all aspects of my life, even those things that seem I can never overcome or conquer. I need to stop making excuses. I need to trust that even though I will continue to sin while on earth, I must never walk in defeat. I must know that I am no longer a slave to sin. Christ conquered sin while on the cross....all sin. I have no excuse. I must repent and turn away, and pursue holiness no matter the cost because I am freed from sin. And no, I can not do it on my own, but only through Christ, who gives me strength.
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