Managing sin is how most Christians have been taught to deal with what they do that's wrong. Avoid this, stop doing that, look this way, dress this way, etc. This way of thinking is so not Jesus!! If I live my life this way, attempting to manage sin, Sin manages me!! You and I will never know true freedom that Jesus promises in living and thinking this way. Truthfully, living in sin management mode has made me so frustrated at times. I asked myself, why am I inviting people into this so called life of truth and freedom in Jesus? Join me, invite Jesus into your life, and live totally frustrated and guilty!
Jesus gave us the key to overcoming sin and finding freedom, Pursue loving me(Jesus) and Pursue loving others. What does growing in Jesus look like? I am learning more how to love. Try this today, and ask Jesus, Who should I show more love to today? How can I love my wife/husband in ways they've never been loved? Galatians 5:13,"For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love." Francis Chan in his new book, "Crazy Love"(which is awesome), says, "We cannot truly love and sin at the same time." Pursue being a lover of Jesus and People today and watch how your habits change!!
Brad,
Someone wise told me you can lead a person from prison to freedom but you can't lead a free person back into prison. I am thankful for a place that allowed Jesus to set me free from the chains of sin management. If the Son sets you free you are free indeed.
Posted by: Lee | March 08, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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