Savior from What?

Christ is not only our Savior from the consequences of our sins; He is also our Savior from sin itself.(1)

When we follow Christ, we do more than accept His forgiveness. We become a new person who longs to please Him (2 Corinthians 5:17; John 14:21). Our sins bother us (1 John 3:9).

We won’t be perfect this side of heaven, but Christians are constantly moving toward that goal, seeking God's will and purposes (Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 5:1-20).

So let's remember these truths:

1. God always provides a way out of temptation, but we must take it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

2. We can’t do the right things in our own strength, but we can do them in Christ’s strength (Philippians 4:13).

3. We still have sinful desires, but they'll become less prevalent as we renew our mind in God’s Word (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:22-24).

Are you struggling with sinful desires? I encourage you to read Ephesians 5:1-20 every morning this week.
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(1) Even when we are saved from the eternal consequences of our sins, we still suffer earthly consequences. See 3 Truths about Earthly Consequences. 

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