February 11, 2008
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Taking responsibility for our sin
Our church is studying Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges. I have read quite a few of his books and would have a difficult time picking the one that has helped me the most in my Christian walk.
The quote below is very thought provoking!
“When I say that I am defeated by some sin, I am unconsciously slipping out from under my responsibility. I am saying something outside of me has defeated me. But when I say I am disobedient, that places the responsibility for my sin squarely on me.”
Jerry Bridges in The Pursuit of Holiness.
For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:13
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Sin was defeated at the cross…as well as Satan. We cannot live in defeat…or it “nullifies” grace and mercy. We are responsible….every time we sin. Owning it and confessing it delights the One who paid for it with His LIFE! BTW…we can NEVER nullify anything that the Lord does…my point was that we need to remember that it is our sin which reveals to us what a gracious and merciful Savior we have.
Another thought provoking and soul searching post – thank you! I hope that things are going well for you!