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Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him. Psalm 91:14
D.L. MOODY
We all have some weak point in our character. When we would go forward, it drags us back, and when we would rise up into higher spheres of usefulness and the atmosphere of heaven, something drags us down. Now, I have no sympathy with the idea that God puts us behind the blood and saves us, and then leaves us in Egypt to be under the old taskmaster. I believe God brings us out of Egypt into the Promised Land, and that it is the privilege of every child of God to be delivered from every foe, from every besetting sin.
If there is some sin that is getting the mastery over you, you certainly cannot be useful. You certainly cannot bring forth fruit to the honor and glory of God until you get self-control.
ERWIN LUTZER
Did you have some wins in your battle against sin this past week? Did you have some losses? Why did you have those losses? Have you taken time to analyze? We are creatures of habit who develop habits of sin, telling ourselves all kinds of lies about how we aren’t addicted, or that we don’t have a serious problem. Our desire to believe something is more important than the facts.
Jesus Christ died for believers, setting us free from the penalty of sin; we died with Jesus Christ and that sets us free from the power of sin. But—and we agree—Paul does not say that sin is dead, but rather that we have no more obligation to obey its desires (Romans 6:11). Sin is no longer our taskmaster (Romans 6:6). This is the basis for us seeking God for deliverance.
PRAYER
Father, your Word says I need not serve sin. I say no to that terrible master. Help me to say yes to serving you.REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What sin patterns have you identified in your life? What are some boundaries that you can set up to not fall into temptation to sin?
How does knowing that Christ has set you free from sin affect the way you live each day?