Lent is the time to "Overcome evil by good"

As we stepped into the lenten season, it is time for each one of us to realise that it is not about feeling guilty for what we have done in the past but to be thankful for the salvation that we receive by believing that Jesus is the Son of God and is the saviour, redeemer and Lord of all and over all. This time, I am going to share with you all the Salvation Way.
Jesus Christ came into this world to save mankind from sin. The important thing to note here is that He came to save us, from the PENALTY, POWER and PRESENCE of SIN and not just only one of them.
When I started reading the Bible and especially the Old Testament, I used to be scared at the punishment inflicted on the people who sinned. The most common and popular story of Adam and Eve and how they were thrown out of the Garden of Eden for disobedience is a classic example of the magnitude of God's anger and hatred towards sin. It was then that I was told that SIN is the most devastating thing one could ever imagine. Sin is self replicating. All of us are sinners, even a child. Nobody teaches a child to lie, still it lies. How? It is because of this evil Sin that flows in us. But the good news is that God is good all the time and He has made provisions for all of us to lead a life free from sin.

When Jesus died on the cross, He bore the sins of the whole world and through that sacrifice, He promises freedom from the Penalty of sin to all those who Believe in Him.
The most important gift that God has blessed us with is the gift of CHOICE. When you believe in Jesus and accept Him as your personal Saviour, He makes you realize the power of this gift of Choice. Titus 2: 11-14, "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to all ungodliness and worldly passions...".
When I first read this verse, I thought it was impossible but with time I realized that I have the power and authority over myself. I am not a pawn but the chess player and it is my life is the sum total of all the decisions that I have made till today. Thus, the grace of God frees us from the Power of sin.
And finally, it gives hope that if you are living a spiritual life today, it is not a waste but the only sensible thing to do. It promises us that there is freedom from the Presence of Sin.
Lent is not just about fasting, avoiding meat or prayer. It is about learning to live Christ's sacrifice in and through our lives and Overcoming evil by good.
God bless you.