Sin. Everyone deals with it. I think we would all like to find a way to not have to deal with sin, to overcome all possible temptation and automatically steer clear of any situation that might allow sin to have its way in our lives. But John already told us that if we claim to be without sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
In my experience condemnation comes when we are confronted with our own sinfulness as repeat offenders. What did Paul do when he was confronted with his own sinfulness? In II Corinthians 12:7-10 Paul discusses his thorn in the flesh. In the end God's message was that his grace was sufficient for Paul. God did not remove it, he just promised that his grace was sufficient. God kept Paul safe, in his grace.
What about our struggle with sin, our thorns in the flesh? God's message remains the same. The one who was born of God keeps us safe. His grace is sufficient. I don't know what the sin that leads to death is, but, I do know that if the Spirit of God is working in me in such a way that makes me think of turning to God in any way (even questioning if his grace is sufficient) then God is still working in my life and his grace is sufficient.
The evil one will seek to condemn us, telling us that if we are truly born of God that we won't keep struggling with the same temptations and the same sins. That is a lie from the father of all lies. Like Paul we cry out and accept that God's grace is sufficient.
Father, thank you that we are kept safe in Christ. Forgive us our sins. Thank you and praise be to you in us today!
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