We all sin but we are no longer sinners (1 John 1:8). Through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross the price was paid for our sins past, present and future (1 Cor 15:3). As born-again Christians God no longer sees us as sinners he sees us in Christ, the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Cor 5:21). Righteousness basically means right standing with God.

Satan may try to condemn us but we have an advocate (Rom 8:34), Christ Jesus, who pleads our case before God (1 John 2:1)! As God’s children and members of his kingdom (Col 1:13) we are still tempted to sin and we do sin (1 John 1:8), but the word says that if we repent and ask for forgiveness God is quick to forgive us (1 John 1:9). Now that’s good news.

So, how many times will he forgive us in any given day? Well, we are instructed to forgive our brother 7 time seventy times (Matt 18:22) and God is far more loving and merciful than we are. But brother Norman you don’t know what I have done. God forgave David when he repented after committing adultery and murder (2 Sam 11). Don’t be condemned, look to God our loving and merciful father, humble yourself and ask forgiveness with a truly repentant heart.

Now, as Christians we should not go on willfully and deliberately sinning, if we do, then there is something very wrong. Our spirit (conscience) should convict us of sin if we are born again and in fellowship with God (Rom 2:15). Check yourself; are you truly born again? Have you given your life to the Master? Talk to a mature Christian friend and settle the matter today.

As Christians, we should be quick to repent whenever we sin (1John 1:9); Sin does not cause us to lose our salvation but it does cloud our fellowship with God, just as in any human relationship (1 John 1:7). Run to your loving father, repent and enjoy unbroken fellowship with him. There is nothing better. God bless you, we love you. Norman and Jean. Please take a moment and send God’s word onto others We would be happy to come and minister in your Christian fellowship. All rights reserved.

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