How Do I Overcome Sin?

To really understand the concept of Sin and overcoming it, you need to first ask yourself, "What is Sin?"

Sin, according to a teaching I received, is simply Simple Instructions Neglected.

It's as simple as that... 

Sin is basically the opposite of Obedience.

It is doing the wrong things even while knowing that they are not good. It can be said to be a rebellion against the Father.

Here's a fun fact though;

Romans 3:23 says, 

"For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard." 

You're not alone in this fight against sin.

We all have been subjected to sin but here's the good news;

The Father has paid the price through Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:25). He sent Jesus to die for our sins and set us free. 

And so, the question has basically been answered but one more question still needs unfolding.

  

How Do I Overcome Sin as A Christain?

"And they defeated him because of the blood of the lamb, and because of their testimony. And they were not afraid to die." ~ Revelations 12:11 (NLT).

Accepting Christ

The Father knew the nature of man and sent his son to die for us. He gave us a room to come back to him. God did not want his children to live a sinful life but wanted a holy and acceptable life. A life which is pleasing unto him.

The moment you accept Jesus by first believing that you have sinned and fallen short of his glory, you are considered a child of God.

Through The Holy Spirit

Next, if you've given your life to Christ but still struggles with living a sin free life, then you must do so with the leading of the holyspirit. 

I'll say this much, "you can never fully walk here on earth as a christain without the help of the Holy Spirit."

The Father knew that we would be facing a series of challenges and so, gave us his spirit. The person of the Holy Spirit is who really helps us in our daily life as children of God. 

"You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 

But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you." ~ Romans 8:9-11 (ESV)

Filtering Triggers

Now you might be asking, "What does that even mean?" But here's the deal.

Whatever you take in has great impact on you. The books you read, the movies you watch, the people you associate with, even the songs you listen to all greatly affect how you react to sin.

We live in a digital world where you hae access to all sorts of things on the internet and so, you must choose to filter what you let into your mind and system.

Learn to continually read the word and also to not be found in the wrong gathering. You hae made the choice to follow God, and so you must also associate with people who are also in the walk with God.

A book I read recently says, "I am not the only one who faces fear." (Rephrashed) 

In the same way, you are not the only one facing the challenges of living above sin. There are people out there who are also looking to grow in Christ. (I created a facebook page for with this in mind A Daily Dose of Treasure)

  

Prayer

There is power in the place of prayer and this is the bedrock to interacting with the holy spirit. Prayer helps in redefining your spiritual life. Father wants to be closer to you in prayer and this helps to eradicate the life of sin.

In Conclusion;

God wants us to live a holy life and sin pushes us far from the presence of God. Be willing to let God handle your situations for you. He is the best help.

God loves you 😌