In our daily life, we have done so many things which is not good in front of god nor for our spiritual life. In the bible, we have been given some commandments, rules, and regulations that tell us how to live our spiritual life under the guidance of the holy spirit. There is also mention of the specific things that we should not do as children of God. Sin has a three-way effect: it affects God, others, and ourselves
When you start growing spiritually faster and having a good bond with the Holy Spirit and god, then Satan tries to divert, from all those things that bring you closer to God. If you didn’t get diverted, then it’s good, but if you get diverted by satan’s clever plan, then that takes you towards sin, which can affect your spiritual life and your regular life, which may also cause you to get away from God.
Here, we will get to know about how you can get rid of Sin. And how you’ll get freedom and repentance in God.
How to Overcome Sin:
In Christianity, Jesus had always taught us through his words that whenever you have committed any sin, then always confess it & ask for forgiveness from God and the Holy Spirit. Sometimes we make some mistakes and don’t realise it, and on that way Satan takes place and he tries to divert you from your spiritual life, and yes, he will also try to destroy your life completely.
Overcoming your sin as a believer in God involves acknowledging and repenting of sin, trusting in Jesus’s grace for salvation and power, and actively living according to God’s word through prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking accountability.
Steps to overcome Sin:
There are some steps through which you’ll be able to overcome your Sin.
- Acknowledge & Confess: Firstly, acknowledge your Sin and accept it in front of God and the Holy Spirit. Recognize your sin, because that sin is not just a bad behaviour, but a rebellion against the Holy Spirit. Confess your actions to God and commit to turning away from all of them. As the bible states,” all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”( Romans 3:23). This is a key step in aligning with the truth of God’s word.
- Accept forgiveness by faith: Accept Christ’s forgiveness and know you are justified in God’s eyes. Salvation and forgiveness are free gifts that we receive by placing faith in Jesus, not by doing good works.
As the bible states,” If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”(1 John 1:9).
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- Believe in Jesus Christ and in his grace: If you want to overcome Sin, then you have to believe in Jesus Christ and his words and promises. The core of freedom we get from sin is the belief that Jesus Christ, the son of God, died on the cross as a sacrifice to pay the penalty of our sins and was raised from the dead. This act offers full forgiveness and reconciliation with God. When you start believing in Jesus Christ, that will be the first step to overcoming sin.
- Repentance: Repentance is not just feeling bad; it’s a fundamental change of your heart and mind, direction, thinking, and action. It’s a turn away from a past wrong life and towards a better, more responsible, or God-honoring life. It includes a decisive turning away from sin. Your bad attitude and behaviour can also affect your relationship with God and the Holy Spirit.
As the bible states,” Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,(Acts 3:19)
- Live by faith and the Holy Spirit: Live your life in faith according to the way the Holy Spirit guides you to live your life. Pray regularly, ask for God’s help, and pray for the strength to resist temptation. Walk with the Hoy Spirit, it will always guide you, and always help you to make the right decisions, whether it’s for your spiritual life or personal life. As the bible states, “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.”(Romans 8:14)
- Stay connected with God: Always stay connected with God; never disconnect yourself from him. Regularly read the bible, daily bible reading and meditation can transform your thinking, and Holy Spirit will always guide you on the right path. Never stop praying, as prayers play a vital role in your life. As the bible states, “God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”( 1 Corinthians 1:9).
- Find community and accountability: Regularly join fellowships and worship, which will help you move beyond your sins. Participate in church and community for support and encouragement. As the bible states,” Regularly join with other believers for encouragement, accountability, and collective worship (Hebrews 10:24-25)”.
- Stop living in guilt: When you have accepted and confessed your Sins in front of God, the Holy Spirit, then you don’t have to live in guilt. Take practical steps to remove sinful influences and temptation from your life. As the bible states,” Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.( James 5:16)”
A Simple Guide to Repentance and Freedom
A relationship between repentance and freedom is a fundamental relation to the entire concept of salvation and the ongoing Christian life. Repetance is not merely feeling bad about a mistake; it is the necessary path that leads directly to spiritual freedom.
Getting free from all the sins and living a holy spirit life always helps you to be a better version of yourself; when you accept & confess your sin, then you will get freedom from God.
While the penalty of sin is removed instantly, the process of achieving freedom from the power and practice of sin is a lifelong journey called sanctification. This is done by living in a relationship with God and relying your life on the Holy Spirit.
Repentance
True repentance is more than acknowledging your sin; it is turning away from sin and moving to God & the Holy Spirit. It’s not simply saying ‘ Lord, I repent’ and while still seeking sin out.
If you find that your desires are sinful, then pray ‘Father, clean me and remove all the sinful desires from my heart and give me pure desires. Be honest with yourself, and you won’t get past sinful desires if you never admit that they are there.
Steps to Repentance:
- Acknowledge your sin to God and ask the Holy Spirit to forgive you.
- Commit in your heart to turn away from that sin.
- Confess your sin in front of the Holy Spirit and a trustworthy Christian friend, or in front of a pastor. Accepting your sin in front of your pastor or a trustworthy person will help to bring light into the dark area.
- Accept Christ’s forgiveness & realise you stand justified in God’s eyes. The final step of accepting Christ’s forgiveness is crucial to your commitment to turn from sin.
Freedom from sins
Freedom from the power of sin is a continuous, day-to-day process of growing more like Christ, called sanctification. This is not achieved by human effort alone, but it can only be achieved by relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, which is given to all believers.
This process is not about achieving sinless perfection on earth, but about growing daily in Christ-like character, fighting the good fight of faith, and trusting that God will complete the good work He started in you. If you sin, the step is to immediately confess it to God and receive forgiveness, then continue forward in faith.
Steps to get freedom from sins:
- Forgive all your past sins & start a new life.
- Repent of your life and accept Christ.
- Practice spiritual discipline. ( reading the bible, prayer)
- Engage with the fellowship and community.
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Moving Forward in Enjoying Freedom & God From Sin
The Christian life is all about glorifying God by enjoying him and being with him. It’s not supposed to be about trying not to sin. When you enjoy god, you will obey him more consistently because it’s completely based on love and freedom. And love produces a powerful kind of obedience.
Christian freedom is all about the liberty to be the person of God created. He created you to be fully delighted in him and selflessly devoted to others, without the fear of condemnation or the burden of earning your acceptance. This is the source of the deepest and most adoring joy.
Conclusion
Here, from all the things we get to know, all the sins we have done in our past or are doing in our present can only be forgiven by the heavenly father and the Holy Spirit.
To overcome all the sins, we have to repent of our lives into Jesus. After the repentance of life, we get freedom from all the oppression or spiritual slavery.
As the bible says, “Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.”(Acts 3:19) Repentance and turning to God lead to sins being wiped out and a “refreshing” or freedom.
It also tells us that if we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness, God will forgive us. So whenever you feel you have committed any sin and you are willing to take forgiveness from the Holy Spirit, then don’t hesitate to do that, as we are the children of God, he‘ll definitely forgive us.
