Not guilty verdict for those whose trust is in Christ. Romans 8:1

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1

One would think that after being a Christian for almost 40 years, I would understand the most basic of all Christian principles; that God’s sacrifice has fully compensated for all of my sin, shortcomings and inadequacies. However, I must admit I still struggle with the idea that I must somehow live a better life or be a better person to live up to Christ’s standard. Scripture is clear that the penalty incurred by the sins of the human race was paid by the death of Christ and the unfavorable verdict has been removed. All of us who are living in Christ are the beneficiaries of that forgiveness. My insistence on feeling guilty is nothing more that thinking that I can help God with my salvation. Lord, please free me from the deeply imbedded human nature that influencing my self-righteousness theology!