5/29 Romans 8:11-16
11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your mortal body by this same Spirit living within you. 12 So, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if you keep on following it, you will perish. But if through the power of the Holy Spirit you turn from it and its evil deeds, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into his family — calling him “Father, dear Father.” 16 For his Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children.
CHANGE
Yes even after being saved our nature urges us to sinful things. No we are no longer under its control for the Holy Spirit indwells us and He gives us the power we need to stop sinning. It is an act of our will. I can choose not to sin therefore I encourage you to stop sinning. And when you do sin immediately return to Jesus and ask Him to forgive you and equip you as you again turn away from sin. The spiritual walk is easy. But it is impossible to sin and continue on a Godly path. Choose who you will follow and do it.
MAY 29 – CHANGE
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Clay Corvin
Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!