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Bound by Past Sin

Luke 13:10-17
Many Christians feel bound by past sin (even if God has forgiven us). The enemy keeps throwing it in our face trying to keep us chained to the past.
In God's eyes, sin is sin. There is no "Top Ten" List. When sin is forgiven then sin is forgiven, period.
Steps to being set free when we sin:
1. Admit when we sin.
2. Understand that God distinguishes between who we are and what we've done (Romans 8:31-39).
3. We have to realize that we need to move towards God.
4. We need to believe that God has totally forgiven us (and live like we believe it).
5. We must continue on because great things await.
The enemy works to put us down and remind us of past mistakes so that we won't feel worthy enough to join God at work around us.
But look at Jesus-- He didn't dwell on the woman's past (like people tend to do), he set her free.
Colossians 1:22-- God deals with our past, but doesn't dwell on it.
Philippians 3:13-14-- Paul had a past and everybody knew about it, but he didn't keep reliving his mistakes over and over-- he moved on.
Only God can truly heal our wounds.
2 Corinthians 5:15-- Christianity is not about what we do, but what's been done for us.
Psalm 103:10-- Don't beat yourself up because of the past (forgiven sin). God doesn't.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 –