Read John 17
In verse 2 Jesus says that God gave him power over all flesh. In the Greek "flesh" means human nature. If Jesus has power over all human nature and didn't sin himself then when we become Christians we have that same power. It is not true that you have to sin every day. It is not true that you have to sin period. We still choose to do it because we haven't allowed the Word of God to saturate our minds and conform us. God's Word has the power to conform us into his image. The war is against the devil who reminds us of our nature and tells us lies like: we can't change. The truth is we can change. Our desires can become his desires and we can hate the things that he hates and love the things he loves.
What exactly is sin? It means to miss the mark and not share in the prize or to err, especially morally; a fault, offense, or trespass. Jesus told the blind man he had healed to go and sin no more. He also said that to the woman caught in adultery. The sin that keeps you from heaven is unbelief. So the big sins to God are those of unbelief. Do you believe God can heal you or your relationships? Do you believe God has a plan and is big enough to bring it to pass in your life. Live in faith and you will not sin in unbelief. Be content with what you have and you won't sin immorally. Sounds easy, but only with the power of the Holy Spirit is it easy. Go and sin no more!
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