Yes! It is possible for one to live above sin and to break out of addictions. Pornography, homosexuality, lesbianism, drug abuse, drunkenness, fornication, stealing, lying, and all forms of sin are not impossible to overcome. But it is hard to be free from sin when you are a slave. Jesus said, “The truth is, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” (John 8:34)
A slave has no freedom to say no. He only lives to serve his master’s will. Even if he does not want it, he cannot but bow to that which has enslaved him. But there is a solution!
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:11-12).
The solution to the servitude of sin and its bondage is a provision of grace called salvation. And this grace is what brings salvation to all men, teaching us to deny sin, and to say no to worldly lust! But rather to live righteously and godly.
Understanding grace
Grace is a term that means anything that comes from God without the input of man’s ability or power. Summarily it means, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.” (Zechariah 4:6) Whenever God wants to help man, especially when man is short-legged or insufficient to help himself, God’s grace comes into play. He sends help to man by His Spirit.
Sometimes evil spirits and Satan can enslave us with these sinful passions, and no man can say no. But Grace can help. For it is not by might, nor by power, but by God’s own Spirit. As it is written, “By strength shall no man prevail.” (1 Samuel 2:9). “Only the Spirit gives life…” (John 6:63). Romans 8:11 says, “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Because of this, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.”
Receiving God’s grace starts from acknowledging that all your best efforts cannot cause you to stop. It is the same for believing sinners in the house of God; you cannot be free by resilient faith. When you realise that you need help, you are set for this power that teaches to say no!
Jesus administers this fix to those who hunger for it. As it is written, Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. (Matthew 5:6). Again, “I will pour water on him that is thirsty; I will pour out my Spirit upon my people...” (Isaiah 44:3). Again, “If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink” (John 7:37).
Hunger and thirst must lead a man to a desperate search for that which he needs. This is how I broke out of lust and masturbation.
I was a believer, but a slave to sin. In hunger and desperation I cried out to Jesus for many days until I found him who gives strength to him who has no strength. I do not know how he did it, but I was finally able to say NO! to ungodliness and worldly lusts. I sought him desperately. “But you will seek Him and find Him when you search for Him with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)
Consequently I knew the true meaning of “we are saved by grace.” I understood Romans 8:11 more clearly. The true message of grace is, “Not by might, nor by power, but by God’s Spirit.” And we have our salvation by this Spirit technology.
A former alcoholic testified that he had a spiritual encounter, and it felt like something was lifted off his head. And after that encounter he has never gone back to being an alcoholic. A lesbian testified that she sought God’s saving power until one night, she had a dream in which a man pulled her out of the pit. And that was how the spirit of lesbianism died. There is no one who ever finds Jesus, and whom he touches that ever remains the same. “…and as many as He touched were made perfectly whole.” (Matthew 14:36)
Today I do not believe in weaknesses anymore. A lot of theologians teach Grace as favour for sinners in Zion. I preach that Grace is sufficient; that is what the Holy Spirit told me. I preach that all you need is to find His touch. I do not say that I am yet perfect, but I believe, even as John wrote, “He that is born of God does not commit sin.” (1 John 3:9). How is this even possible? It is not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord.
Christian, let sin have no dominion over you; there is grace that empowers us to say no! Should you begin to notice flaws springing up, come boldly to the throne of grace, that you may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.(Hebrews 4:16) “For if the Son of God makes you free, you shall certainly be free indeed.” (John 8:36)
