June 04

Keys to Victory!

Our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died with Christ we were set free from the power of sin … so … consider yourselves able to live for the glory of God through Christ Jesus. You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive his approval.

Romans 6:6,7,11,16 (NLT)

I will praise you, Lord … I will be careful to live a blameless life … I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all crooked dealings … I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil.

Psalm 101:1-4 (NLT)


When we trust our Mighty God, He raises us to a new life (Colossians 2:12).

Paul gives us two keys to this new and better life. First, it is achieved through God’s Son, Jesus Christ (see Philippians 4:13). And second, it’s our choice. We have been released from our prison cell of sin and despair, but will we walk out of our cell and enjoy the fresh air?

I once sat in a room full of dozens of Christian men, average guys, aged 20-70 and every one of us spoke of how sexual sin, especially pornography, had had a strong attraction. We were men with a common weakness, but we also enjoyed a common victory as each shared how God had helped him find the way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). The decision to follow Christ is a day-to-day, moment-by-moment choice for God’s better plan.

Today, what choice will you make? To live for God … or something else?


Lord, thank You for encouraging me to find Your better life. Give me strength to walk Your way. Amen.