How do believers deal with ongoing sin in their lives?

Despite being justified, believers continue to struggle with sin due to their old nature. Paul states, 'O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?' (Romans 7:24). This acknowledgment of wretchedness leads believers to seek forgiveness and grace through Christ. They are encouraged to confess their sins, knowing that Christ, their advocate, is faithful and just to forgive them (1 John 1:9). This continual reliance on God's mercy underscores the importance of faith in Christ, not works, as the means for daily forgiveness and spiritual growth.