Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for
His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God. 1
John 3:9 NKJV
To properly understand the verse of scripture above, you’ll have to study
it in the right context. The purpose of that verse is actually in the 6th verse
of the preceding chapter and it says, “…he who says he abides in him ought
himself also to walk just as he walked” (1 john 2:6 NKJV).
Notice it doesn’t say, “he who says he abides in him walks just as he
walked.” Rather, it says if you’re a Christian, you ought to walk (live) as a Christian;
walk as he (Jesus) walked. Now, Romans 8:6 tells us, “for to be carnally minded
is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
He’s teaching us here to walk in the spirit. He says, “This i say then,
walk in the spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” (Galatians
5:16). These are all instructions and guidance given to us in the word of god.
Romans 6:1-2 says, “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that
grace may abound? God forbid.
How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” No Christian
is at liberty to do wrong. You were called to display righteousness; to walk in
his rightness. The life that we have in Christ is sin-free. However, in your
walk of faith, it’s possible to make mistakes; so, the bible says, “…the blood
of Jesus Christ his son cleanseth us from all sin” (1 john 1:7).
He prepared for us automatic cleansing. What he expects is that you yield
yourself to the word, to be taught, to be guided in righteousness. Through the
word, you’d discover that you’re cleansed from all unrighteousness (john 15:3),
and have the capacity to live sin-free. Praise god!
PRAYER
Precious father, i thank you for your grace and the power of your
righteousness at work in me! I yield myself to the word, to be taught, to be
guided in righteousness. Sin has no dominion over me. I have the rightness of
god in my spirit and it’s expressed in my thoughts, words and actions, in Jesus’
name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
1 John 5:18; 1
John 2:1; 1 John 2:28-29
1-YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN: Acts 21:17-36 & Job 29-31
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Galatians 3:13-22 & Isaiah 32
The Rhapsody of
realities is a daily devotional by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy International designed to enhance your
spiritual growth and development and help you experience a constant refreshing
through Gods word by means of study, meditation and confession.
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