We HAVE BEEN MADE FREE from sin! Jesus' death on the cross freed the saints from both the penalty and the power of sin. All sins have been paid, and by God's grace, all the power for victory has already been made available. We must learn to reckon it so, as God does, in order to walk in that freedom. But wait, I'm not that bad, am I?

Operating in the swamp of the flesh is not just debauchery, drunkenness, or adultery; one can be carnal when doing household tasks, eating a meal, watching a game, at church, or anywhere doing anything! Learning to recognize the operation of "the law of sin" in the flesh and how it affects one's thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behavior is necessary to live as a spiritual man, glorifying God and enjoying the benefits of "all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies."