The Plumbline

We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin. And since we died with Christ, we know we will also live with him. We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him. When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But now that he lives, he lives for the glory of God. So you also should consider yourselves to be dead to the power of sin and alive to God through Christ Jesus. (Romans 6:6-11 NLT) Perhaps this new year brings with it a greater commitment to dealing with some life-dominating sin that has been hanging on - something you are asking God to deal with once and for all. Truth be told, he has already 'dealt with' that sin at the cross. The thing we are asking God is for the help to break free from the desires or cravings of our f...