The power of sin

[Blain]

Do you struggle with sin? Do you fear condemnation? Do you try and try but you just keep falling short? Do you often find yourself worrying about your impurity? Your slip ups, remembering every sin you ever did with guilt in your heart?

Stop and listen, free yourself from the chains you have burdened yourself with for there is only One who can bare them, and He died on the cross with them.

You have the truth. You know in your head this to be true. But you struggle in your heart to fully accept it; to truly live free in Christ

Stop and listen. You are no longer a slave to sin. It has no power over you any longer. You are now and forever clean and spotless in Christ, no matter how much you mess up. For every mistake, every sin, there is a drop of Christ's blood to cover you.

Do you not know the authority you have been given over sin and the devil? Are you not aware the position He has placed you in? They cannot touch you, they have no choice but to submit to you because of Christ who lives in you. The very notion that sin or the enemy can even come near you is laughable, ridiculous, bonkers, insane even.

Do the scriptures not say you have been made a rightful heir to His kingdom? Are you not royalty? Do you even understand what that means? Being royalty means you have the power. You have the authority. You have the say in the matter, not your sins or the devil

Cast down your chains, rebuke every notion that you are in any way inferior. Take captive every thought that makes you doubt this truth even a little. Never give it any room, never let it even reside in your mind. Rebuke it, cast it back to hell where only the filthy lies can go. Stand up chosen ones. Take your rods and show the devil who is the real boss around here. Use that fire that burns in your eyes. Let the flames in your soul stir and burn away every lie. You are not just chosen, you are not just strong, you are not just mighty in Jesus name. You are His child. You are forbidden to be touched, to be harmed, or to have your joy taken away. This can only happen if you willingly give it and let it.

And when you cannot stand any longer, the King will carry you and uphold you. He will renew your strength and make that fire burn alive in you again.

 

[LeeLoving]

Romans 8:1-17 King James Version
8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For 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:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For 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.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

In these verses it talks about walking after the Spirit. It says, "And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness." I think this means that we are sinful and we have that slant but the Spirit is more powerful and he will bring us righteousness in our lives because he is righteous. I think it is through the Spirit that we overcome sin in our lives, mortifying the deeds of our body, and living out better lives with the help of the Spirit.

 

[ResidentAlien]

I think it is through the Spirit that we overcome sin in our lives, mortifying the deeds of our body, and living out better lives with the help of the Spirit.

Amen.

 

[jacko]

Worrying is a sin in God's eye's so yes. I struggle with sin.

 

[Blain]

Worrying is a sin in God's eye's so yes. I struggle with sin.

Worrying is not a sin in God's eyes my friend he doesn't want us to worry yes but nowhere is it ever stated to be a sin in scripture

 

[timf]

Pastors are given to teach us how to become Christ-like

Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Eph 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Christian maturity lies in transitioning from the flesh to the Spirit

Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Here are some links that touch on this subject;

pdf http://christianpioneer.com/ebooks/wbts.pdf
web pages http://christianpioneer.com/cphone ebooks/wbts/wbts main.htm

 

[Blain]

Pastors are given to teach us how to become Christ-like

Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Eph 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Christian maturity lies in transitioning from the flesh to the Spirit

Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

Here are some links that touch on this subject;

pdf http://christianpioneer.com/ebooks/wbts.pdf
web pages http://christianpioneer.com/cphone ebooks/wbts/wbts main.htm

Yes but we can also teach each other as well I have learned a great deal and matured a great deal from other posters here in cc

 

[jacko]

Worrying, according to the Bible, is not typically labeled as a sin in the way that lying, stealing, or idolatry are. However, it is strongly discouraged because it reflects a lack of trust in God's provision, care, and sovereignty. Here's a breakdown of the biblical view:


🔹 What the Bible Says About Worry:
1. Jesus' Teachings – Matthew 6:25–34

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life… Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew 6:25, 27)​

Jesus clearly tells His followers not to worry about basic needs like food and clothing, and instead to trust in God’s provision. He finishes with:

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)​

➡️ Key point: Worrying is seen as unnecessary and rooted in doubt—Jesus connects worry with "little faith" (v. 30).


2. Philippians 4:6–7 – Paul’s Teaching

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”​

Instead of worrying, believers are urged to turn to God in prayer. Peace comes when we shift from worry to trust.


3. 1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”​

This is not a command to ignore anxiety but to hand it over to God.


🔹 Is It a Sin?

While the Bible does not explicitly say “worrying is a sin,” it implies that chronic worry:

• Reflects doubt or lack of faith in God (Romans 14:23 says, “whatever does not proceed from faith is sin”).
• Can lead to disobedience if it stops us from following God’s will out of fear or mistrust.

So while not always sinful in itself—especially when rooted in trauma, mental health, or human weakness—worry becomes a spiritual problem when it displaces faith, trust, or obedience.


🔹 Biblical Examples:

• Martha was "worried and upset" (Luke 10:41), while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. Jesus gently corrected her priorities.
• The Israelites constantly worried in the wilderness, and their doubt led to rebellion—a sin.

✅ What to Do Instead:

• Pray (Philippians 4:6)
• Trust God (Proverbs 3:5–6)
• Renew your mind (Romans 12:2)
• Meditate on God’s promises (Psalm 1:2, Isaiah 26:3)