Feeling More Sinful as You Grow in Christ? That’s a Sign You’re Walking Closer to Him

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,
who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
— Romans 8:1, KJV

Many believers are blindsided by a strange experience in their spiritual journey:
The closer they draw to Jesus, the more sinful they feel.

But this isn’t failure. It isn’t regression.
It’s actually evidence of progress. It’s sanctification.

Let’s dig into the beauty of conviction, the freedom from condemnation, and why the most mature believers often feel like the worst sinners.

The Contrast Between Light and Darkness

“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you,
that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”
— 1 John 1:5, KJV

When you walk into a dark room, you see nothing. But the brighter the light, the more clearly you see the dust, the flaws, the stains.

That’s what happens when you walk closer to Jesus—the Light of the World.
Your sin becomes more visible, not because you're sinning more, but because you're becoming more spiritually sensitive.

“Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips…”
— Isaiah 6:5, KJV

Even the prophet Isaiah, when faced with God’s holiness, immediately became aware of his own unworthiness.

The Purpose of Conviction: Sanctification, Not Shame

“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”
— Revelation 3:19, KJV

Conviction is not condemnation. It is God’s loving discipline, pointing out what doesn’t align with His holiness—not to shame you, but to refine you.

“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth,
and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”
— Hebrews 12:6, KJV

He disciplines us because we are His children.

The world is comfortable in sin. But those who belong to Christ go to war with it.

Embrace the Battle: The Sign of Life

“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh:
and these are contrary the one to the other…”
— Galatians 5:17, KJV

That inner struggle—the war within—is not a sign of weakness. It is the very evidence that the Spirit of God dwells in you. Dead things don’t fight. Only living souls do.

So if you’re grieving over sin, if you’re feeling heavy under conviction, take heart:
That means the Holy Spirit is actively working in you.

God Is Not Mad That You’re Still Battling Sin

He’s not expecting perfection overnight.
He is not waiting to crush you for failing—He’s cheering for you every time you get up.

“A just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again…”
— Proverbs 24:16, KJV

It’s not your falling that defines you. It’s your refusal to quit that proves your identity in Christ.

No Condemnation—Only Forward Progress

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
— 1 John 1:9, KJV

You are not being condemned. You are being cleansed.
And the more you feel the weight of sin, the more you should run into the arms of your Savior.

A Call to the Weary: Keep Fighting

Beloved, the war inside you is not a curse. It is a call.
A call to greater humility.
A call to deeper faith.
A call to live not by feelings, but by faith in the One who is sinless.

“Being confident of this very thing,
that he which hath begun a good work in you
will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 1:6, KJV

A Clear Gospel Invitation

If you're reading this and haven't yet surrendered your life to Christ, know this:

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,
thou shalt be saved.”
— Romans 10:9, KJV

  1. Acknowledge your sin and need for a Savior.

  2. Believe in Christ's finished work on the cross.

  3. Confess Him as Lord.

  4. Begin a daily walk of transformation.

There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There is only grace, discipline, renewal, and the promise of eternal life.

Final Word: The More Sinful You Feel, The Closer You’re Getting

“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart;
and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
— Psalm 34:18, KJV

So embrace the humbling. Embrace the fire.
Because He’s not leaving you in your brokenness—He’s leading you through it into glory.

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