When I was in seminary, some would watch to see if it changed my daily life. Even though it should, there are some who have been saved who are still trapped in their sin. To be saved is a work of God, so one doesn't need any particular strength to be saved. To bring that salvation into practical life requires the lavish grace of God in our life and our utter dependance on the Spirit of God in our walk. Jesus said "apart from me, you can do nothing." That's about right. One really ought to pray earnestly and frequently to "lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil," quoting Jesus once again. He was right when he told Paul "My grace is sufficient for you."
Daily Prayer: Lord, we thank you for the gift of eternal life. We ask now that your grace find its way into the members of our bodies and into our mind to be freed from sin, because we have a new leader now. No longer are we led around by Adam. Instead, we have the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the w orld. Allow us to be freed from guilt so that we may live in freedom as is your will. Amen.
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