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Daily devotional. Can I read it with you guys? We'll read it together. Amen.
Or maybe I'll read another one. I'll read it. I'll read um, I'll read this one, which is going to come out soon, but I'll read one for you guys. Okay.
Does God forgive repeated sins? Oo, this is a good one. Does God forgive repeated sins? And all you guys got to do is sign up. Link in the bio. It's free. This is free every single day to your email. Okay. All right. All right. Ready? Let's read.
Okay. Does God forgive repeated sins? Hebrews chapter 10:117. "And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more." There are sins you thought you'd never struggle with again. Habits you swore you'd break. Patterns you thought salvation would instantly erase, but then it happens again. And the shame hits harder than the sin itself. The enemy whispers, "You're not really saved. God is tired of you." And because the voice sounds of your own thoughts, you start to believe it.
But here's a truth that we all know but don't truly believe. Sin is not an action. Sin is an identity you inherited from Adam. And Jesus didn't forgive just your actions. He destroyed your old identity. That means what you do cannot undo what Christ did. Sheesh.
God doesn't forgive repeated sins one by one like someone writing receipts at a counter. He forgave the sinner, the identity, at once and permanently on the cross. You weren't partially cleansed. You weren't temporarily forgiven. You are made completely new. Your sins aren't forgiven in installments. They were paid in full. That's why Hebrews 10:17 doesn't say God forgives again. He says he remembers no more. Never again. Understand?
If God doesn't remember your repeated sins, why do you? Because the enemy keeps reminding you. That's not God. That's the enemy. Condemnation is not a sign that you failed. Condemnation is a sign Satan is trying to trap you inside your old identity. The one that Jesus already killed and has crucified.
Here's what you need to understand. Your repeated sin is not the problem. Your repeated self-condemnation is. Your repeated sin is not the problem. Your repeated condemnation is self-condemnation. Sin is something your flesh does. Righteousness is something your spirit is. And the only reason your repeated failures shake you is because you're still believing your thoughts instead of God's word. Amen.
Your thoughts say, "I failed again." But the gospel says, "You're perfected forever." Hebrews 10:14. Your thoughts say, "I'm dirty." God says, "You are washed." 1 Corinthians 6:11. Your thoughts say, "I'm not worthy." God says, "You are accepted in the beloved." Ephesians 1:6. Your thoughts say, "God is angry." God says, "I remember your sins no more." Hebrews 10:17.
You don't need to be forgiven again. You need to be reminded again. These are such bars, guys. You don't need to be forgiven again, 'cause forgiveness was a one-time thing. But you do need to get reminded again. Amen.
Salvation isn't fragile. Grace isn't conditional. God's forgiveness isn't based on your consistency. It's based on Christ's sacrifice. And he only died once because once was enough.
So then, what should you do when you fall again? Step one, stop trusting your thoughts. They will always condemn you. And Romans 8:1 tells us, condemnation is not from God. Amen. Step two, speak the word louder than the shame. Say it out loud: "I am forgiven. I am righteous. And God remembers my sins no more," because that's what the Bible says. Step three, lean into the gospel, not guilt. Guilt produces fear. The gospel produces love that transforms. Amen. Step four, remember who you are. You are not a sinner trying to be righteous. You're a saint fighting old thoughts and fighting old habits.
And here's a prayer, too. Right. Here's a prayer, too. God, I fall more than I want to admit, and the enemy tries to drown me in shame, but your word says you remember my sins no more. Help me distrust every condemning thought and cling to the truth of the gospel. Remind me of who I am in Christ: washed, holy, and perfected forever. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
You don't need to keep begging God for forgiveness. You need to keep believing what he already said, that you're forgiven, you're complete, and it's irreversible and you're eternally finished. Amen. Amen. Again, super deep.