In the physical world, there are laws God has set in place that govern the universe. One is the law of gravity. The law of gravity keeps things grounded and keeps us from floating away. However, there are certain laws of physics that allow ships to float and airplanes to fly, that can override the law of gravity.
Let’s say such laws of physics are higher laws than that of gravity. Accordingly, in our spiritual lives there are laws. One such law the bible speaks of is the law of sin. As stated in scripture, we all have this law of sin dwelling within us.
Like the law of gravity, the law of sin, or flesh, tempts us and pulls us toward sin. It is the main avenue the enemy of our souls uses to heap condemnation on us whenever we give into it. However, just like the higher laws of the physical world, there is also a higher law in the spiritual world.
The higher law is the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:2).
Scripture declares that this law has set us free from the law of sin. This awesome reality, that Jesus won for us on the cross, prevails, dominates, and supersedes the lower law and makes a difference in how we face life and temptation. Since we “have been” set free, we therefore can face anything from the starting place of victory.