Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
A born-again Christian is constitutionally unable to live in sin. This does not mean that we are perfect, or that we no longer sin. Rather is means we cannot, will not 'live' in sin, that is our manner of living and acting will not be characterized by sin.
For a Christian, sin should be a one-off mistake, not a way of life. If it has become a habit, it will be a miserable one. The Bible tells us that there is pleasure in sin, however it only lasts for a fleeting, vain second before the misery returns.
Once a Christian has experienced walking with Christ Jesus, nothing can compare. We may still try to meet a need here and there with sin instead of Christ, but it is quickly revealed to be merely a mirage of happiness that disappoints every single time. This will motivate a return to the One Who can satisfy.
Where am I living today? Is sin a way of life? A habit? Or a occasional hated mistake? Have I experienced walking closely with Christ? Write down how walking intimately with Jesus makes you feel and compare that to the aftermath of your feelings after the fleeting, meaningless 'pleasure' of sin has passed.
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