There is what is called a “catch and release” fisherman, where they do not kill the trout they catch, but net them and then set them free. Its a technique that ensures sustainability keeping trout and other species of fish from disappearing in heavily fished waters.<\/p>\n
We recall Pauls words about those who have been “taken captive” by Satan to do his will (2 Timothy 2:26), for we know that our adversary the devil does not catch and release but captures to consume and destroy (1 Peter 5:8).<\/p>\n
We may think we can deliberately sin in a limited way for a short period of time and then free ourselves, but Jesus teaches us:<\/p>\n
\n“Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin<\/em><\/strong>” (John 8:34; cf. 2 Peter 2:19).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Even what we might call “little” sins, will eventually lead to greater and greater unrighteousness. We find ourselves entrapped and enslaved, and like the trout, we cannot wiggle free.<\/p>\n
There’s no question that sin enslaves us, but when we yield ourselves in obedience to doing the Lord’s will (Matthew 7:21), we are “released” from the burden of sin (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16). The result is righteousness through continued obedience (Romans 6:16; cf. Psalm 119:172), ensuring our sustainability as Christians (1 John 1:9).<\/p>\n
Jesus assures us that “If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed (John 8:36; Romans 6:18; cf. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11).<\/p>\n
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