Is struggling with sin a sign that I am not really saved?

Chuck Smith, Why Grace Changes Everything, chapter 9: In one sense, the fact that a battle exists at all is a real cause for rejoicing. If we hadn't been made alive spiritually by God, there would be no conflict. If my spirit were still dead in trespasses and sins, I wouldn't be struggling with evil desires. I would dive right in and live after the flesh. The fact that we find ourselves in this fight is strong proof that we are indeed children of God. From Chuck Smith's books, used by permission of The Word For Today.

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