No Condemnation in Christ Romans 8
1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 2For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:4That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 5For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6For to be carnally minded isdeath; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
No condemnation in Christ: what part of God's word are we not getting when as believers we are so quick to condemn each other instead of loving as God commanded us to do. Today it is not enough that we condemn each other, too many of us are caught up in condemning those we identify as sinners. Yes, we need to recognize that sin is sin, but while we hate the sin we must still love the sinner; praying for them, caring for them when they are hurting, and sharing God's word with them.
If we keep them hating each other and hating sinners then we lose sight of the truth and become inept believers. Let's refocus on God's word, the truth that sets us free from confusion and from egoistic traps inhibiting our walk with Christ. The bottom line is that Christ did not come to condemn the world but to rescue it from the traps of the flesh, not with threats and a spirit of fear but with power, love, and wisdom. Living in Christ means living within the confines of His word; making every effort to love others so that the miracle of Christ will take place in their hearts. Just a little advice to go!
If we keep them hating each other and hating sinners then we lose sight of the truth and become inept believers. Let's refocus on God's word, the truth that sets us free from confusion and from egoistic traps inhibiting our walk with Christ. The bottom line is that Christ did not come to condemn the world but to rescue it from the traps of the flesh, not with threats and a spirit of fear but with power, love, and wisdom. Living in Christ means living within the confines of His word; making every effort to love others so that the miracle of Christ will take place in their hearts. Just a little advice to go!
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