“But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more” Romans 5:20
The biblical record informs you that Christ blots out all sins. We are forgiven and restored to God by the work of the Cross.
Jesus does not want you to live in your past sins but He will bring them back to your memory for His purposes.
This takes place for one very important reason. God wants you to understand He alone is holy and you will never come close to His standards of righteousness. God is infallible but you and I are a mere mortals designed to live for self.
God reminds you of past sins to teach you humility. You will never be worthy to touch the transfigured Christ. He is a God of holiness and purity who cannot be fully attained by anyone on this earth.
The memory of your past teaches you how much you need Christ and that you are just a split second away from falling into a filthy pit of immortality.
The reminder of the past also can be God’s way of getting your attention for the need of healing and forgiveness from actions in your past. Or, the flashback can be a warning of a temptation coming your way.
The Cross provides the ability to live free from the bondage of sin. Christ gave you the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the life of Jesus and He lives in you.
The principle of walking with Christ is built on this precept; “The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death”. You can live a life pleasing to God by yielding to the Holy Spirit and asking Him to be the authority in your life.
The moment you transition from yielding to the Holy Spirit to living for self you are on a path leading to destruction and misery.
Sin is unavoidable but God has a perfect solution to overcome the imperfection of humanity. Where sin abounds grace abounds more.
The Cross covers your sin and allows you to be redeemed in the love and mercy of Christ. One died for all!
Hal Hollister Ministry 