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Even though Christians have been forgiven, they should remain humble about their sin. It’s easy to become proud when we know we are accepted by God, but understanding how much we’ve been forgiven should actually make us more aware of our shortcomings. Rather than puffing us up, God’s grace should humble us, causing us to hate our sin more deeply.

This humility comes from realizing that God’s favor isn’t earned. The more we understand that Christ’s work has made us right with God, the more we should be displeased with our own sinfulness. The apostle Paul said, “I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Even the most faithful believers are aware of their ongoing battle with sin.

In heaven, there will be no more sin and no more condemnation. But here, our understanding of God’s mercy should increase our desire to live holy lives. The greater the forgiveness, the deeper the humility should be. As Christians, we are called to live with the constant awareness that, while forgiven, we still need God’s grace every day.