Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
I used to be proud of my critical thinking abilities. Then one day it dawned on me that my critical thinking extended to being critical of others and especially of myself. Argh.
Being my own worst critic was paralyzing. When I would berate myself, my biggest loss was the encouraging voice of one who should always be my champion - me! As the apostle Paul so beautifully points out in Romans 8:31, if God is not condemning me, how dare anyone else (including me).
Being my own worst critic was paralyzing. When I would berate myself, my biggest loss was the encouraging voice of one who should always be my champion - me! As the apostle Paul so beautifully points out in Romans 8:31, if God is not condemning me, how dare anyone else (including me).
My Savior so lovingly bore into death everything about me that was worthy of condemnation. I am free from condemnation now! Do I heap condemnation upon myself because I doubt that Jesus did a thorough job of freeing me? Do I think He needs to go back and try death and resurrection again? Maybe get it right this time?
Of course not!
Of course not!
I am being changed from glory to glory by the Holy Spirit. I am learning to be patient with myself when my faults loom large because that which is not of God is being done away with.
I love this life.
