We seek Christ for forgiveness, yet often rely on the law for strength to fight sin. Paul challenges us, "O foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, that you shouldn't obey the truth? Did you receive the Spirit through the law, or by faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now made perfect by the flesh?" Bring your sins to Christ's cross, for the old self can only be crucified there. We're crucified with Him. The only weapon to fight sin is the spear that pierced Jesus' side.

For example, if you want to overcome anger, how do you handle it? You might not have tried taking it to Jesus. How did I find salvation? I came to Jesus as I was and trusted Him to save me. I must do the same with my anger. That's the only way to defeat it. Go to the cross and tell Jesus, "Lord, I trust You to free me from this." This is the only way to kill it. Are you battling greed? Does the world entangle you? You can struggle against it forever, but if it's your recurring sin, only the blood of Jesus can free you.

Bring it to Christ. Tell Him, "Lord, I've trusted You, and Your name is Jesus, for You save Your people from their sins. Lord, this is one of my sins. Save me from it!" Rituals mean nothing without Christ. Your prayers, repentance, and tears are worthless without Him. Only Jesus can help helpless sinners and helpless believers alike. You must conquer through Him who loves you, if you conquer at all. Our victory grows among His olives in Gethsemane.