The Spirit of Life

Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus, because the Spirit’s law of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
Romans 8:1‭-‬2 HCSB

God does not condemn us, either we do or Satan does. Condemnation is crushing, telling us we are not good enough, whereas conviction is life bringing. Conviction is God's tool it carries revelation of sin and a better way forward. It does not mock us, crush or destroy. It has hope for a better way. If we choose to ignore conviction then it's truth buffets us, drawing us to repentance. Only a hardened heart resists truth and only a hardened heart loses the life truth brings.

Resistance of truth brings death as we choose sin over God's ways. No matter how we dress sin up it brings death. It is vile and opposed to God's life giving Spirit. The Spirit brings life but just because He is around does not make sin right.

Those who abide in Christ live by the Spirit of truth. Conversely, those who live by the flesh are not abiding in Christ. Salvation is the first step, abiding is the second. Allowing Christ to rule and reign brings death to sin in our lives. We cannot sin if we are walking with Him. Amen!