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Some people say Romans 8 is the Bible's greatest chapter. As we continue to read Romans 8 in The Journey, you'll soon discover why "they" say what they say. Right in the beginning of the greatest chapter is what might be the greatest and most beautiful truth in the Bible. Let me tell you why.

I first came across pornography at the age of 7 when I went to a friend's house after school. His dad had a stash of porn in his attic, and even though I didn't really understand what I was looking at, I knew I liked it. Every day after school, I went back to his house, and he soon became one of my best friends. Little did I know how badly this daily "play date" would affect and almost destroy my life. Over time, I became addicted to porn and started acting out whatever I came across.

At the age of 24, I trusted in Christ as my Lord and Savior. I believed God forgave me through Christ, but I still walked through life with a great deal of guilt and shame over my sin. I hated myself and still felt dirty, broken, and not good enough. I knew I couldn't earn my way to God with my good deeds, but I still believed His forgiveness of sins was good enough for others, but not good enough for me.

Then came Romans 8:1 (emphasis added): "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." No condemnation means God holds no fault against me, and He no longer will condemn me for my sins—past, present, and future. My slate is clean, and I am free from my debt.

If you don't believe this truth, you will still walk through life with guilt and shame. You'll continue to try to prove yourself and earn your way. You will cope with sin because you know you can never be good enough.

Instead, rest in the fact that Romans 8:1 is the greatest and most beautiful truth in the Bible. You are no longer condemned.