Being a Christian doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes easy or perfect. In fact, once we decide to follow Jesus, we often become more aware of the daily struggle between right and wrong. Sin doesn’t disappear after we’re saved—it becomes something we face more clearly and constantly.
The Bible talks about this struggle in Romans 7:19, where the apostle Paul writes, “For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Paul is showing us that even strong believers face inner battles. Even when we want to do what’s right, we still feel the pull toward sin. That’s because we live in a broken world and still carry a human nature that’s weak and imperfect.
Sin shows up in many ways—through pride, anger, selfishness, jealousy, or temptation. Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times it hides behind things that seem harmless or even good. It might come as a thought, an attitude, or a small decision that takes us further away from God.
But God doesn’t leave us alone in this fight. In Ephesians 6:10-18, the Bible tells us to put on the "armor of God"—truth, faith, righteousness, salvation, and God’s Word. These are the tools He gives us to stand strong. Prayer also helps us stay connected to Him and find the strength we need each day.
Jesus said in Luke 9:23 that we should take up our cross daily and follow Him. That means every day, we make the choice to follow Jesus, to turn away from sin, and to live for God—even when it’s hard.
Yes, sin is a daily battle. But we don’t have to fight it alone. The Holy Spirit lives in us and gives us power to grow stronger. God’s grace forgives us when we fall and lifts us up again. Over time, as we walk with God, we learn to choose what’s right more often and reflect Jesus more clearly in how we live.
The battle with sin is a sign that God is working in us—and that we truly care about living for Him.
Amein! The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. ~Proverbs 24:16
Romans 7:19 is exactly what I do. It's so frustrating sometimes... but still as Kara pointed out we may trip many times but we will get up again. Beautiful!