Who told you that you were naked?

And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” Genesis 3:11

Adam was oblivious to sin until he ate the fruit from the tree. You and I know the difference between good and evil but the question is how do we deal with this threat to our spiritual being?

As a believer, you have many challenges in dealing with sin.

You have a genetic disposition for sin that has been passed on to you through your family ancestry.

You were born with an inner condition that is in rebellion against God and wants to live for self. This will never leave you as long as you are living on the earth.

Finally, you have to deal with Satan who wants to tempt you into entering the world of evil. He is prowling around looking for you to open a door so he can destroy your life.

We also live in a world that is not under the authority of God. You can be attacked at any moment by Satan working through others.

How do you deal with this matrix of sin? The answer can be found in this powerful truth in Romans.

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. This law was created by God and is your only hope to avoid sin.

Think about it this way, you have the Holy Spirit residing in you. He is the essence of Christ Jesus. So the challenge is to walk in the Spirit or yield to the flesh? This conflict will never end so you have to make the choice about sin or living for God every moment of your life.

If you yield to the Holy Spirit you can be free from the bondage of sin and live a life pleasing to God.

You won’t be perfect and you can never match up to the standards of God but the Holy Spirit is your only hope to present your body as a living sacrifice to almighty God!

He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world!