Could it be that inside the Born-Again Christian lives two opposing forces? When you look at a butterfly, do you still see the worm? No, but that does not mean that the true nature of the butterfly is not still both. 

Similarly, when you look at a born-again Christian you probably don’t see the sinner. But that does not mean the sinner is not still lurking in the now saintly soul.

Two thousand years ago our world was forever changed. Even the current universal calendar announces the end of BC (before Christ) and the start of AD (anno domini – the year of our Lord).

Jesus left the Father as fully divine. However, He proceeded to add to His divine nature the form of man (Philippians 2:6–8). From that moment it became possible for the Christ to be tempted and for man to be victorious over sin.

So, dear friend, do not be so hard on yourself “when the howling storms of doubt assail” (Standing on His Promises). Simply get back into repenting, confessing, and striving to do better.

Father God forgive us our sins. Help us to stop feeding the flesh with sin by starting to feed the Spirit with your fruit. In the name of the Christ we pray, amen.