We live in the dispensation of grace. However, God does not permit us to live in sin despite this bountiful grace we have in Him because He hates sin. Let's look at the book of Romans:
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Rom. 61 (NKJV)What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?
This scripture tells us that when we continue sinning, we should not expect the grace of God to increase. When Adam, the first man, fell into sin, he lost his position and fell from grace to grass. Adam bit the dust because of his outright disobedience to the word of God. Sin is a reproach. Sin is a reducer. No matter how great, powerful, or wealthy you are, your sin will catch up with you and reduce you to nothing if you continue in it.
A prime example of this is the story of Samson. The many warnings of God to him to abstain from sexual immorality fell on deaf ears, and as a result of his sin, he lost his power in the lap of a demonic lady called Delilah. What a great loss it was! Proverbs 20:17 sheds more light on this.
Prov. 20:17 (NKJV)Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward, his mouth will be filled with gravel.
The pleasure of sin is not forever; it is only for a season. And it will come with highly uncomfortable consequences. The Bible says that the wages of sin is death. God wants those who serve Him to run away from sin. He cannot condone sin; His eyes are too pure to behold sin. No one living habitually in sin will make it to heaven. Heaven is not for the sinner but for the sinless. Heaven is for those who perfectly hate sin. Acts 17:30 say:
Acts 17:30 (NKJV)Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now command all men everywhere to repent.
This scripture tells us that God has overlooked the times of ignorance when we did not know right from wrong. But now that we know the truth, He wants everyone who lives in sin to repent of their sin and never return to it again. If you are living in sin, repent and stop practicing it. Ask God for the grace to stay pure and holy. You are empowered by His grace to be holy and sinless before Him in Jesus’ name.
Are You Born Again?
If you have not given your life to Jesus, you can seize this opportunity and give your life to Him. All you need do is be sincere and confess Him as your Lord and Saviour. Then, he will turn your life aorund for good and make you a new person.
Awesome! That's great!
Say This Prayer With Sincerity:
Lord Jesus I come to you today and know that I'm a sinner.
I repent of my sins and I confess my sins to you today (mention them).
Jesus, I accept you as my personal Lord and savior.
I promise to serve you all my days.
Beloved, Welcome to the Body of Christ!
Congrats! Now, you are part of God's family and you have the holy spirit living in you. What you need to do now is to search for a bible-believing church around you and begin to fellowship there. Also, you need to get a Bible, and read it as well as pray everyday. You are mightly loved!
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