If you are a Christian, then you are a part of the church. Can the world see the church in you? Does the world see Jesus in your life? To pray for the church is to pray for yourself and other believers. You pray for people by name, but you pray generally too to cover what you do not know or see.
If you are an active member of a local church, then you have people to hold you accountable. Christians need each other. Life is distracting. The people in your church can help you stay focused on what matters. They help you mature and become a disciple. If you start to slip, then they are there to catch you. If you do not have that at your church, then you need to look inwardly to see if you are the problem. If it is not you, then you need to find a church that is Biblically sound.
As a Christian you have certain freedom. You are free to live without bondage, but that life should be righteous. You should have integrity and do right by everyone to the best of your ability. You need to pray for what is beyond your ability. Sin enslaves you, so do not insult Jesus' sacrifice by turning back to it. If you do sin, then do not avoid consequences. Do what you need to to make things right with God and anyone you may have offended.
Being accountable to God is freedom. You don't have to go through anyone else to get right with God. Jesus showed us how to be obedient. The Holy Spirit leads you toward obedience with a right attitude. It is your choice to do so in love. Your freedom to follow Jesus is the mark of your Christianity.
You understand sin and what it means. When you choose to avoid or flee from it you embrace your freedom. Freedom comes with responsibility to step up and be a leader, do what is right, and serve God. The Holy Spirit transforms you every time you enter into prayer and time with God. It doesn't have to be hard work. It is one step at a time. Prayer holds yourself accountable to live freely like God always wanted for you.
Leviticus 26:9-13, Psalm 119:41-48, Proverbs 16:17-21, Matthew 18:15-20, Luke 17:1-4, John 8:34-38, Romans 6:20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18, & Galatians 5:1-6
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