Chris started this morning with an explanation about elephants that have the power to push over trains but can be held in place by a simple stake and chain after a time of conditioning when they are young. At some point, they quit resisting and accept they can’t go anywhere and quit trying when they are older. Elephants are capable of freeing themselves but it’s the elephant that does not try to get free. They are the problem, not the stake. Some of us are in bondage and we are the issue.
Romans 7:18-25
Some try to use a get out of jail free card by accepting it as “a thorn in your flesh” instead of fighting the sin.
You are not called to make peace with sin but to wage war against it.
Romans 8:1-4
We are free from the penalty of sin
v5
We are also free from the POWER of sin
When we were are in Christ, the chain is broken. You are FREE, LET IT GO.
v7-9
You become hostile to God when you hold on. You can not please God. You can get what life is all about and stills miss your role. You can not make yourself right. You must give up your pride and rely on Christ.
- Learn His word in 15 min/day
- Memorize verses that relate to your struggle
- Listen to His voice. When you know it, you know it.
- Become accountable
- RUN from your sin
This morning’s sermon was very powerful and I know so many were empowered to break free from the bondage of sin. Praise the Lord!
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