Attitude of Christ
'Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. '- 1 Peter 4:1 NIV
The idea of being “done with sin” is powerful. When you are done with something you no longer engage with it or take part in it. We should have the attitude of being “done with sin” because we have chosen to follow Jesus.
We need to recognize temptation still looms. Jesus even faced temptation. The desires of our human self are at odds with the Spirit that dwells in us. You could say there is a war that is waging in each of us.
Peter reminds us to place our focus on the cross. Remember the suffering Jesus willingly took upon himself for all of creation. The pain He endured was for us. His bodily pain resulted in a forever victory over sin! We too should have this same attitude. We should be aware that there may be pain in the battle with sin, but He has won the victory.
We aren’t expected to be perfect. Only Jesus is perfect. We should set the course of our lives in the direction of the perfect one, Jesus. This means leaving the temporary pleasure that we may experience in sinful activities and choosing our steps to a position of readiness to share the gospel. We should lean into the uncomfortable and the difficult situations that point to Jesus. Let our successes point to the truth of who He is. Let our failures point to His grace which He freely gives.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt
The idea of being “done with sin” is powerful. When you are done with something you no longer engage with it or take part in it. We should have the attitude of being “done with sin” because we have chosen to follow Jesus.
We need to recognize temptation still looms. Jesus even faced temptation. The desires of our human self are at odds with the Spirit that dwells in us. You could say there is a war that is waging in each of us.
Peter reminds us to place our focus on the cross. Remember the suffering Jesus willingly took upon himself for all of creation. The pain He endured was for us. His bodily pain resulted in a forever victory over sin! We too should have this same attitude. We should be aware that there may be pain in the battle with sin, but He has won the victory.
We aren’t expected to be perfect. Only Jesus is perfect. We should set the course of our lives in the direction of the perfect one, Jesus. This means leaving the temporary pleasure that we may experience in sinful activities and choosing our steps to a position of readiness to share the gospel. We should lean into the uncomfortable and the difficult situations that point to Jesus. Let our successes point to the truth of who He is. Let our failures point to His grace which He freely gives.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Matt
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