He lived a life free from sin and then gave you righteousness in exchange for your sin.
For all those who believe Jesus was raised from the dead and declare Him Lord are given the gift of righteousness.
This simple decision breaks the power of sin over your life. From that point forward, God gives you both the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.
It's up to you to establish yourself in righteousness. If you don't take time to remember that you've been made righteous, you'll slip back into your old ways.
This isn't about trying to be good. It's about remembering, every day, that Jesus gave you His righteousness and you are now free from sin.
So, the next time you are tempted to sin, don't get discouraged. Instead, crack a confident smile and declare out loud, "I am free from the power of sin. I've been made righteous in Christ. For every temptation, God provides a way out."
Here's the good news: You don't have to sin anymore. In Christ, you've already been set free, so you might as well live like it.
