Power over Sin
The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin in several ways.
The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin. When we sin, the Holy Spirit convicts us of our sins and leads us to repentance.
The Holy Spirit helps us to resist temptation. When tempted to sin, the Holy Spirit helps us resist temptation and make wise choices.
The Holy Spirit helps us be embarrassed by the flesh’s deeds. Mortifying the deeds of the flesh means putting to death the sinful desires within us. The Holy Spirit helps us to do this by giving us the strength to say no to sin and to choose to do what is right.
The Holy Spirit helps us to walk in the Spirit. Walking in the Spirit means living a life that the Holy Spirit leads by God’s will. The Holy Spirit helps us to do this by giving us the power to live a holy life.
Finally, the Holy Spirit helps us be transformed into Christ’s image. As we grow in our relationship with the Holy Spirit, He transforms us into the image of Christ. This means we become more like Christ in our thoughts, words, and actions.
The Holy Spirit is a powerful helper in our battle against sin. He is available to all who believe in Jesus Christ, and He wants to empower us to live a life that is pleasing to God.
1 Cor 10:13 “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
Gal 5:16“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”