9 Oct 2015
When we’re trying to overcome sin, it isn’t enough to simply
stop committing our sin. It isn’t enough
to have a house that is “swept clean and put in order.” It isn’t enough to just get rid of bad
influences . . . because what’s left is an empty
house; a clean house, a clean soul, yes, but a vacant one—one that’s all set and ready
for our sins to move back in again.
It isn’t enough to reject sin. We also have to let the mercy of God in.
With God living in our soul, there won’t be any room for our past sins
and “demons” to take up residence. Of
course, that’s for the day when we’re perfectly united to God with the angels
and saints.
Until that day, however, we keep cleaning those sins out of
our souls. And each day, we invite the
Lord into our hearts and minds just a little bit more. Every day, just a little more: “Jesus, come
be with me."
The more of Christ there is in us, the less room there is for
sin. The more of Christ there is in us,
the less room there is for sin.
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