I recently had a conversation with a friend about the different sins that people in the faith may struggle with and how some sins are more taboo than others and how some sins are also more visible than others.
In my mind I saw this gorgeous girl sashaying around in this beautiful shawl. It draped around her just so and she couldn’t seem to go anywhere without receiving a compliment. Outwardly there was nothing you could find about her that was unattractive.
Some of us wear our sin outwardly in the form of homosexuality, cussing and fussing with those around us when things don’t go our way. Sometimes we lie because if we’re being honest we lie more than we tell the truth most days.
Some sins are hidden. Beneath the shawl no one can see us struggling with addiction to things like pornography or masturbation. No one can see how many people we’ve taken advantage of and allowed to take advantage of us. No one can see the suicidal thoughts or bitterness buried deep within our hearts. No one can see the covetousness or jealousy that we feel, scrolling though social media.
No matter the sin or how we wear it, we have to hold ourselves accountable to living a life that our Abba father can be proud of.
I love Ephesians 4:22 NLT. It tells us to, “throw off [our] old sinful nature and [our] former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.”
We are encouraged to throw off habits and characteristics of our old selves and to put on the armor of God and allow Holy Spirit to make us more like Christ. I like that the scripture suggests “throwing off our old sinful nature.”
To throw something often takes effort and a strong sense of direction. A simple game of “catch” can be incredibly frustrating when you’re playing with someone whose not really paying attention or putting in any real effort to get the ball where it needs to go.
Our sin is the same way. We will continue to feel tired and frustrated until we decide to be intentional in our efforts to throw away the things in our lives that are not like Christ.
What are some steps that you plan on taking to rid yourself of habitual sins in your life? Might I suggest finding someone in the faith to hold you accountable? Joining a church that loves the word of God and encourages you to renew your mind in it daily. Fasting and praying for a serious change in your heart. The list is endless and Holy Spirit is the perfect helper. Ask him how to overcome your sin and practice obeying what it is that he suggests.
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Amber
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