Galatians 5:13
“For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.”The liberty we have in Christ is liberty from sin and not liberty to sin. So many Christians today want to claim this liberty sets them free to sin or that this liberty frees them from the consequences of their sin. But O child of God do not fall for this false teaching and trick of that ole slewfoot the devil.
Yes, we have been saved by the blood of Jesus Christ and He has washed away all our sin. But, while we still live in this old sinful world and in these old sinful bodies we will continue to sin. The blood of Christ has saved us from hell and from eternal torment by giving us eternal live in Him. While in this life we are still responsible for our actions. Our sin can no longer send us to hell but as children of God He will chastize us for our sins. Just as we punish our children when they disobey. God punishes His children when we disobey. His punishment is for correction and not condemnation. Only those who are not His will see condemnation.
So if we truly love God and have a desire to follow Jesus Christ our sins will grief us. His Holy Spirit that lives within us will prick our heart and make us want to seek forgiveness. And though the punishment may still come, He makes us understanding of that punishment and it's need.
Seek Christ in all things. Follow Him and His commandments. Pray without ceasing. Run from temptations and sins. Praise God continuly!!!
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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