Lent: Condemnation?

Read Romans 8:1-11

 Key verses: So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.  Romans 8:1-2

Being free from “condemnation” is a powerful concept. Just think about all the condemning, criticizing and complaining that goes on in the world.

Just to name a few:

·         The economy, the government, big business, greedy executives, . . .

·         My church leaders, elders, pastors, volunteers, . . .

·         My boss, co-workers, reportees, . . .

·         My spouse, my kids, my parents, . . .

·         My self, my habits, my attitude . . .

For us in Christ Jesus there is no condemnation. No condemnation. I read that statement in several ways. God does not condemn. We do not condemn. We are not condemned or condemning.

And how is that even conceivable? Because this “Spirit of life” has set us free from the law of sin and death – and the law of sin and death includes a condemning lifestyle.

Here’s to a life of freedom from condemnation – in all its forms.