There is NO condemnation to those who are in Christ. This means every time your adversary rushes in to flood your heart with guilt because of past sin, you can rebuke him. It means for every time you opt to do the wrong thing instead of the right thing, you can repent knowing that the charges against you have been dismissed. Because of Christ’s work on the cross, you have been freed from the law of sin and death. What a powerful concept!
For far too many people, condemnation is a powerful reality. The same way stress or anxiety wrecks havoc on the mind and the body, is the same way condemnation damages the spirit and the soul. If allowed to fester, condemnation can escalate into thoughts of suicide, sickness, anger, rage, bitterness, depression and self-contempt. It can constrict the mind—as a vice grip does an object—bringing with it wave after wave of deep-seeded pain and crippling isolation which can be very difficult to escape. But all things are possible to him who believes.
Christ’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross nullifies the power of condemnation. Because He was in the likeness of sinful flesh and was an offering for sin, Christ’s death means that sin was and is defeated. The bible tells us that he made an open spectacle of the adversary as he reclaimed power and victory over sin, death and condemnation. His death settled the dispute. His resurrection reinforced His victory; decreeing once and for all that those who believe in Him are no longer subject to condemnation’s sting.
You no longer have to feel ashamed for your past. You no longer have to hang your head in shame because of what you’ve done. Christ’s blood—has and will always—cleanses the inner places of your soul. The blood He shed is powerful enough to free those in captivity—be it emotional or spiritual. Purpose in your mind to live surrendered to the things of the Holy Spirit. Allow Him to guide you in your deeds and thoughts. For scripture says that if we fulfill the things of the spirit, then we will be lead by the spirit. Do not live according to your sinful self, instead live uprightly and give no leeway to condemnation.