Can we live free from sin or can we walk perfect without sinning?
The answer is yes.This might be surprising or ridiculous to many. However by the end of this answer my prayer is that we will be able to see the truth for what it is.
In the Old Testament there were several people who lived without sinning after Adam’s fall. Romans 5:14 can be interpreted in that light.This was because sin hadn’t taken root in them yet.Today however it is a different scenario,not only has sin taken deep root in all of us but lawlessness abounds like never before. However God has given us enough provisions to walk free from sin.
1)He has destroyed our sinful nature on the cross.
Rom 6:6 “Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be destroyed, that from now on we should not serve sin” (Read chapter 6 in context)
Colossians 2:11 “In whom also you are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ”
The sinful nature is the root of all manner of sin.James says we are enticed by our own lusts (from our sinful nature).The devil can only tempt us through our sinful nature
When Christ’s body was destroyed on the cross it was also the destruction of our sinful nature. When we believe this truth;it is accomplished in us.This produces freedom from all addictions of sin.Now we need to understand that in life’s journey the enemy would challenge this position by tempting us or making us think that it is not true.If we continue in faith we would overcome.
2)The Grace of God teaches us and empowers us.
Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
Titus 2:12 teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live discreetly, righteously and godly, in this present world”.
Not only does God provide us with His Grace to teach us to walk before Him in holiness, He has also given us His power to resist sin when tempted.From another perspective we can say that the Spirit of Grace teaches us to differentiate right from wrong. He also gives us the strength to overcome sin.
Summarizing, the root or the main reason that causes us to sin has been destroyed and we are free from sin (Romans 6:18).We have the best tutor and guide in the Spirit who helps us discern from right and wrong and leads us into all truth.He also supplies us with the power to overcome sin when tempted by it. What more can we ask? We are without excuse.
These truths need to become revelation in our lives.Our failure to live in Holiness and our low standards are mainly as a result of us not wanting to yield (surrender) to God totally and walk in obedience before Him.We need to submit to His Lordship in every area of our life.
We have developed a culture of unbelief that we will never walk perfect before God.That is why it seems (and is) impossible to live holy today.If we start preaching the truth that it is possible to live holy without being moved by our present state,then within time there would be faith to believe that it is possible and when there is faith it will come to pass.
