"Therefore there is now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
has set you free from the law of sin and of death."
Romans 8:1-2
Everything in life bears consequences, we are continually trying to teach this to our children, that whatever their actions, consequences will result. Some good, some bad. We want them to learn to be responsible and make good choices in the small things so that as they mature into adults they will have discernment and wisdom.
We live in a world with laws to which we must abide. If we break those laws we must bear the consequences; we may have to appear before a judge and jury to stand trial for our crimes and be determined guilty or innocent. With guilt comes condemnation and ultimately punishment.
God provided laws for man to live by several thousand years ago, they were given to provide guidance for man, to restrain from sinful living. I believe God knows what is best for us and in giving the law He wanted to protect us from the consequences of our sin. However, it was impossible for any man to keep the whole law and though their sins were covered through the rituals of sacrifice, there was no remission of sin on permanent basis. Until Christ.
Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice; the propitiation for our sins that we might be declared righteous before a holy God. In doing so, He took upon Himself the condemnation for all our sin that we might be set free!
Today I am thankful that as a believer in Christ there is no condemnation for me. Yes, I am a sinner, but I have been set free from the law of sin and the resulting death. This does not mean that I am free to go on sinning; rather I am to pursue godliness in all my ways, but the condemnation has been removed.
Giving thanks again....
Linda
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