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Can we live free from sin or can we walk perfect without sinning?
The answer is yes.This might be surprising and hard to believe.
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 symbolized the destruction of our sinful nature. When we believe this truth and act accordingly, it is actually 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 our 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 one ask? There is no excuse.
These truths need to become revelation in one’s life. Failure to live in Holiness and low standards are mainly as a result of not wanting to yield (surrender) to God totally and walk in obedience before Him.
A culture of unbelief has developed, 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.
If a person charges money for prophecy is he false?
Not necessarily in entirety.He might have a genuine gift but could be misusing it.Balaam prophesied almost two chapters of the Bible but was called a false prophet by Peter because he went after money.This led to defilement in the end.
So in light of these scriptures the person could very well be prophesying accurately but he could be iin error!
Does God use imperfect vessels?
The answer to the question is God gives His power to individuals at the place of surrender and never at the place of error. It might be true that the individual after receiving the power might have gone astray, some point later but it is against scripture to suggest that term out of context as is commonly done today.
Everyone in scripture who received real power from God did it at the place of surrender.
There was one person in scripture by the name of Simon whose motive wasn’t right when wanting God’s power and he was rebuked for that.
Now does that mean we have to become perfect to get God’s power? No.
However we need to be in a place of willingness and total surrender for God to have total control over our lives. That is the scriptural pattern.
Today we quote people like Evan Roberts, A.A Allan and others like them to show from their mistakes that God uses imperfect vessels. What we tend to leave out is Evan Roberts, A.A Allan and others received that power at the place of surrender.
Allan had to comply with 11 things before God would give him His power. If we would read that 11 points it talks quite a bit on denying oneself and taking up ones cross.
My point again, God does not give His power to vessels that are not in the place of willingness and surrender
