Realize the Victory

We all have problems with the flesh, for we are born with the sin nature. Some of us may have more problems than others. While some may be relatively oblivious to the problems around. But the key thing is we all have problems that must be conquered. How can we have victory over the things that plague us? If you read on, understanding what is read and apply it to your own life, I believe that you can find victory.

1. Realize the Problem.
Sin is the main problem in the life of every human, we are born with it, and cannot escape the fact. Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." The Bible says that even if you never knew you sinned you will still be judged, because with our sin nature it is impossible to not sin. Romans 2:12 "For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;"
So if you'll realize your stuck either way; you should be able to realize that victory over sin is vital. Because "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23) and that is talking about eternal death in Hell. But the Victory I'm about to explain to you can conquer the eternal death, if you'll accept it.

2. Realize It’s Not Your Own Victory.
Romans 7:14-23 "14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members."
We see in these verses that Paul (the writer) faced the same dilemma as every human who has ever walked the face of the earth. When he wanted to do good, turn over a new leaf, or something of that sort, he found that he couldn't do it. But worse when he knew something was wrong and didn't want to do it, he would find himself doing it. He knew in his mind that the Law of the Lord was the right thing to do, but he felt as all men the struggle in his body to want to do sin. Why is there this lust to do sin? Because our flesh is captive by the law of sin as we read in Romans 5:12 "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"
How can we escape?

3. Realize God’s Provision.
Look how Paul continues in Romans 7:24 "O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" He knew the problem, and he felt sick over the evilness of the flesh! But he says in verse 25 "I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin."
He found that the provision of Jesus Christ coming to die on the cross, be buried, and rise the third day, was the only way to escape the chains of sin. He surrendered his mind to God to serve the law of God with all his heart.
1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
How can this be applied to your life? Read on...

4. Realize that the Victory of Christ can be brought into your life.
The first thing you must do is allow Jesus to come into your life. But not just added in, He must be put on, which means to give pre-eminence to God in your life.
Romans 13:14 "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof."
How can you put on Christ? You must realize your a sinner and repent of your sin. Repent doesn't only mean to give up but to completely turn from all the wrong that you have done, and depend on Christ's shed blood to wash you clean.
John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:"
Many people have said, and you may be one of them, "I have done to much God would never accept, let alone forgive me." But read this next verse...
1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

Do you know that you have victory? Can you truthfully sing "Victory in Jesus, My Saviour forever!" Are you ready if you died today? Do you know that you would go to Heaven? Or are you of the number that must be punished? If so, there is a pardon available. Claim the victory of Jesus in your life, the Bible says as many as received Him. This includes you.
If you are a true Christian today pray about this issue and gain victory over the temptations which the Devil throws into your path.