Romans 8:1

"There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Note: Some manuscripts add who walk not according to the flesh (but according to the Spirit).

This scripture is a great promise to those of us who call ourselves Christians. An interesting thing about this scripture is what is found in the "Note:". Most translations add "who walk not according to the flesh (but according to the Spirit)". The problem I have with this add-on is that it places a condition on it. I buy into the truth that Jesus took our condemnation to the cross and put it to death. Praise God!

We must keep in mind that God is not in the business of condemnation. Our job is not to condemn but to encourage. In this scripture a single word is profound to me. "now" Even today in a world doused in sin, this promise of no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus is one of if not the greatest promise in the New Testament.