Day Five

Victory Over Sin - pgs 105-111

Realize
1. Salvation does not make us sinless. In fact, read about Paul's struggle with sin in Romans 7:15-25. In what ways do you resonate with Paul's words in this passage? According to verse 25, what is the key to experiencing victory over "the law of sin"?

2. Based on Romans 8:1-14, describe the role of the Holy Spirit in setting us free from slavery to the flesh.

Reflect
3. Do you fee in bondage to any sins in your life that you feel you just can't overcome?

4. How does Christ's work on the cross have the power to set us free from bondage to sin? What truths could you share with a friend who is being defeated by habitual sin?

Respond
5. Read Galatians 2:20. What does it mean to be crucified with Christ/ How does that translate into how you will live today?

6. The first step to walking in victory over sin is to acknowledge that you do not have to live under sin's control (assuming you are a child of God). Talk with the Lord about the specific areas where you have continued to give in to sin's control. Thank Him that at the cross, Jesus broke the power of sin to rule your life. Ask Him to show you how to walk in submission to the Spirit and how to experience the victory that is yours through Christ.

Prayer of the Day
Father, thank You for Jesus, who came to set me free from sin's bondage. I agree with Your Word that I am no longer enslaved to sin. Help me to live in that freedom. Thank You for Your Spirit, who lives within me and give me the power to say no to my flesh and yes to You. Amen.