When we are saved in Christ, we are renewed. The old sinful person we once were has gone. It has left. But that doesn’t mean we are sin-free. It doesn’t mean we are not going to sin. Or not be tempted by sin. It means that the sacrifice on the cross has taken the burdens of our sins away from us.
But we must be aware that this “renewed” life comes with some responsibilities. We weren’t given a free pass to heaven when we were saved. We weren’t given a “get out of jail free” card. Our salvation has given us a path to follow to receive the glory of eternity with our Lord and Savior. And that requires action on our part.
For me it was a struggle to remove the old sinful self. I had been living my own life far longer than I had been saved. I still face temptations. I still live in this world full of sin. We all do. But I know these truths: If I stay steadfast in my relationship with God, He will continually work in my life. He will continue to “renew” me. He will continue guiding me down the path to rid me of the stains of my sin. He we continue leading to the moment when I will see him and be in his presence for eternity. And as much as I know these truths are for me, I know that they are for you too. Jesus didn’t pay the price just for me. He paid the price for us all. Because he loves us. Always has. Always will.
