1 John 3:6-8, “No one who abides in him keeps sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.”
Picture God saying this verse over you. How would it fit what you are seeing and going through around you? He who is truly born again doesn’t sin habitually and continually. But those that are not will. John 8:31 states, “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This verse shows that those who continue to trust and obey in faith in obedience to Christ are truly His disciples. Jesus himself is the source of truth, freeing us from Satan’s deception. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil.
The enemy will try and confuse you. Jesus was never confused. He fought back with the Word of God. We have the helmet of salvation for our protective armor. “When you put on this helmet, you put on the assurance of your own salvation, and you protect your mind from Satan’s deceptions with the wisdom of God . . . The wisdom of God equips and prepares you for God’s purposes. It strengthens you in the certainty of your salvation as you can overcome confusion, falsehood, and uncertainty with the God-given confidence that comes through Christ alone. You can live the same kind of life of confidence that our Lord lived.” Overcomer. 8 Ways to Live a Life of Unstoppable Strength, Unmovable Faith, and Unbelievable Power. Dr. David Jeremiah. Page 125.
In the end, we know who wins – Jesus Christ. The very people who crucified Jesus Christ, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34. Christ Jesus asked God to forgive those that were putting Him to death. God answered that prayer by opening up the way of salvation to His unjust accusers and murderers. As we live amongst sinners, shine the righteous light of the gospel that lives inside you. Do not be deceived. Do not be confused. Keep on keeping on doing what you know is right. Let your integrity speak loudly, showing that righteousness is an action that should be engaged in our day-to-day lives by faith. Nothing is too complicated in your life for Christ to overcome.
Remember, those that have not accepted Christ as their Saviour, don’t know what they are doing. Paul stated to the Christians at Ephesus, in Ephesians 4:17-18, “Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles [unsaved] do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from their life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart.” Reflect the righteousness of Christ and behave like Christ did. Speak Scripture verses to yourself to renew your mind and the Holy Spirit will lead and guide you to the truth and it will set you free from the chains of sin. You have the unfair advantage. The unsaved do not.
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