In what ways can you rely on grace to overcome sin today? Freedom Stated in Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (Romans 6:14) Grace Defined and Applied • Grace is God’s unearned favor that rescues (Ephesians 2:8-9) and trains (Titus 2:11-12) • It is both a completed gift and an ongoing power source for daily living Ways Grace Overcomes Sin Today • Remember Your New Master – Grace frees you from sin’s tyranny; you now live under Christ’s rule of life (Romans 8:1-2) • Receive Ongoing Instruction – “It instructs us to renounce ungodliness…” (Titus 2:11-12). Grace teaches, corrects, and shapes choices moment by moment • Lean on Power in Weakness – “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) – Admit need; His strength overtakes your frailty • Approach the Throne Boldly – “Let us… receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) – Immediate access to cleansing, wisdom, and courage when temptation hits • Walk by the Spirit – “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16) – The Spirit dispenses grace in real time, redirecting thoughts, words, and actions • Confess and Be Cleansed – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful… to cleanse us.” (1 John 1:9) – Grace both forgives past failure and restores present fellowship, cutting sin’s lingering grip • Rely on God’s Inner Working – “It is God who works in you to will and to act…” (Philippians 2:13) – Grace energizes holy desires and practical obedience you could never self-generate • Stay Humble for Continued Supply – “He gives us more grace… to the humble.” (James 4:6) – Ongoing dependence keeps the flow of divine help unobstructed • Live in Community – Grace gifts the body of Christ with encouragement, accountability, and shared wisdom (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Fix Hope on the Final Triumph – Grace guarantees future sin-free glory (Titus 2:13-14). Anticipating that day fuels perseverance today Conclusion: Under Grace, Not Under Law Stand where God has placed you—under grace. Draw on its constant supply, and sin loses mastery, one choice at a time. |
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