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A little disclaimer. This post is about the voice of condemnation that plagues sincere believers. It’s not a discussion about other issues concerning habitual sin or salvation. That’s all way beyond the scope of this intentionally short read.

For many reasons, life experiences can shape and reaffirm false beliefs about God and yourself. Feelings of condemnation is how the enemy keeps believers in bondage.

Write down some ways you feel or hear condemnation or that plaguing sense of never measuring up to God’s standard. By the way, you can’t so stop trying so hard.

Romans 7 helps us understand that the voice of shame and condemnation is not God. It’s you, your conscience, the law, or the Enemy of your soul.

I’ve found it helpful to be reminded that the law was given to point out our failure but never lifts a finger to help.

That’s why we need Jesus and His help in time of need (Heb. 4:16, 1 John 1:9, 2:1-2)!

Paul begins by reminding us we are no longer bound to law once we’re in Christ (Rom. 7:1-6,10:4). Take some time to thank God that Jesus is now your head and help. He’s much better.

In v. 15-21 Paul is honest about a very real battle. Wherever he goes, the evil within goes with him. It’s true for you and me too. So, he takes the truth with him every step (v. 22-25, 8:1-4).

Talk to God about your battles with sin and the voice of condemnation. Ask the Holy Spirit to replace any false beliefs about who you are in Christ with the truth:

You are neither condemned (Rom. 8:1) nor condemnable (Eph. 1:4, 5-7). You are complete in Christ (Col. 2:10-15) and a new creature (2 Cor. 5:17).

Instead of “trying harder”, yield to (rest in) what God says is true of you. In Christ, there’s nothing left to “do”. God’s done it all. All your condemnation was placed on Christ.

Paul drives this point home in Romans 6. You need to know that you were placed into Christ’s death, burial and raised in newness of life – His. The condemnable you is gone. Being born again does that. Jesus did that! For you (Rom. 5:6-11)!!

Remind yourself that you have a new identity with a new past, present, and future. In Christ there’s no condemnation. When you replace false beliefs, the truth will make you free!

I wrote these posts awhile back for people who struggle with trying to be obedient or with self-condemnation. Many found it helpful, Here’s the link and Here.

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