YES, YOU ERRED BUT IT’S TIME TO FORGIVE YOURSELF

In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgive-ness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.

EPHESIANS 1:7

Reading the scripture above without some in-depth study, one might conclude that what we have in Christ is “forgiveness,” because of the way the King James renders it. But in reality, what we have in Christ completely transcends that.

Forgiveness is a pardon; the remission of judgment. When you’re “forgiven,” it means you’re not going to be punished for the offence, but you’re still a recorded offender. But in Christ, our sins aren’t merely forgiven, but remitted. The Greek word is “aphesis”; the complete blotting away or removal of sins according to the riches of His grace.

In Christ, the error itself is removed; you’ll not be judged, not because you’ve been pardoned, but because the sin doesn’t exist! So, if a Christian does something wrong, and says, “I can’t just forgive myself,” that means he doesn’t really believe in Jesus and His vicarious death. He died on account of our sins. He’s not just asking you to forgive yourself, He’s telling you that He’s greater than you and He’s the Judge, and that your sins are remitted.

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If you believe that He’s the ultimate Judge, and that He’s not holding your sins against you, why should you feel so frustrated because of your errors? Don’t be like those who are saddened by their past mistakes whenever they want to pray. They remember something wrong they had done and allow it to dissipate their faith. Some, as a result of the errors they made, have gone into severe depression. Some others have succumbed to suicidal thoughts, unable to face the shame and possible humiliation. But that’s so wrong!

Yes, you did something wrong; you messed things up, but don’t let it dominate you. Jesus took responsibility for your wrongs; He paid the price already. Refuse to allow the failures and mistakes of yesterday keep you in bondage.

The power of sin to ruin you has been removed, because the Bible says sin shall not have dominion over you (Romans 6:14). When Satan reminds you of your sin, you ought to remind him of the death of Jesus on the Cross, through which you have remission complete blotting away of sin. Hallelujah!

Culled from Rhapsody of Realities Daily Devotional. Visit the Rhapsody of Realities Website.

ADDITIONAL READING:
— YOU HAVE POWER OVER FAILURE AND DEATH
— THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER
— THIS YEAR, YOU MUST SET YOUR MIND ON SPIRITUAL THINGS
— HOW MUCH ARE YOU REALLY WORTH? FIND OUT
— STEPS TO MAKING UNHINDERED PROGRESS
— AS WE PREPARE TO MEET GOD, DON’T FALL AWAY
— INVEST IN WORDS, THEY ARE YOUR GREATEST ASSETS .
— YOU MUST PRACTICE TALKING SESSIONS THIS YEAR
— THE ENERGY OF THE SPIRIT
— DESIGN YOUR LIFE WITH WORDS—REV CHRIS

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GOD BLESS YOU.