Reply To: Harmatology 2024/2025 Discussion Board 1

[Humble oluchi God’s power]

(understanding the word SIN)
Sin from the Greek word ( hamartia) which means missing the mark, error, fault. Sin is a complex and multifaceted concept that involves missing the mark, rebelling against God, and separating ourselves from Him. It wasn’t so from the beginning but the disobedience of man brought the existence of sin.
There are so many facts, consequences, results and reward for sin.

Three facts about sin

1) The guilt of sin
2) The wages of sin
3) The bondage of sin

Brief discussion on bondage of sin, and how I was totally free and redeemed from it.

The bondage of sin refers to the state of being trapped in a cycle of sin, things to know about the bondage of sin:
* Spiritual slavery
* Cycle of guilt and shame

I had a serious issue while growing up as a young boy, I was influenced / exposed with pornography, which happened to be a serious issue to me then, I applied all human knowledge, ability, strength but my strength failed me. The addiction escalated to some extent that I couldn’t stay a day without engaging in it. Then I realized that I needed help because I couldn’t hide it anymore after trying all I could to stop it, I even met someone who told me it’s a normal thing that I should live with it , he tried advising me (negatively) that there is nothing I could do to stop it, I was deeply depressed and confused at that point, but I refused to listen to him because deep inside of me something keeps telling me that what I was doing then was wrong but the problem then was what to do to stop it. One thing that help me in over coming the challenge, was knowing the knowledge of the truth In Christ Jesus, then I realized that I needed to change my attitude, character and habit because Christ has already paid the prize for me but I lacked proper understanding, knowledge of the revelation in Christ Jesus and his finished works for me so I could be free… (my mind was not renewed then by the word of God).I took some steps that helped me in knowing God deeply and growing in the knowledge of God . Steps that helped me:

*Acknowledge my sin
*Seek for forgiveness and redemption
*Developing a Strong relationship with God
*Replace sinful habits with Godly habits

On a daily basis I developed the habits of renewing my mind through studying and meditating on the word of God, I also developed the habits of praying, worshipping and praising God always…
Overcoming the bondage of sin is a process that requires total repentance from sin and surrender to God.