Studying The Written Word Will Make You More Like The Living Word .. And That's The Truth!

My Utmost For His Highest

 

…perfecting holiness in the fear of God. —2 Corinthians 7:1

 

“God’s perspective is that through His promises I will come to recognize His claim of ownership on me. For example, do I realize that my “body is the temple of the Holy Spirit,” or am I condoning some habit in my body which clearly could not withstand the light of God on it? (1 Corinthians 6:19). God formed His Son in me through sanctification, setting me apart from sin and making me holy in His sight (see Galatians 4:19). But I must begin to transform my natural life into spiritual life by obedience to Him. […] And when He brings you conviction of sin, do not “confer with flesh and blood,” but cleanse yourself from it at once (Galatians 1:16). Keep yourself cleansed in your daily walk. I must cleanse myself from all filthiness in my flesh and my spirit until both are in harmony with the nature of God. Is the mind of my spirit in perfect agreement with the life of the Son of God in me, or am I mentally rebellious and defiant? Am I allowing the mind of Christ to be formed in me? (see Philippians 2:5). Christ never spoke of His right to Himself, but always maintained an inner vigilance to submit His spirit continually to His Father. I also have the responsibility to keep my spirit in agreement with His Spirit. And when I do, Jesus gradually lifts me up to the level where He lived— a level of perfect submission to His Father’s will— where I pay no attention to anything else. Am I perfecting this kind of holiness in the fear of God? Is God having His way with me, and are people beginning to see God in my life more and more?” CHAMBERS

 

Did you notice how many scripture references Chamber’s used? The Word of God is what conveys spiritual truth .. it is God speaking to us through the authors by His Spirit.  Ephesians 6 refers to the Word as the “sword of the Spirit”.  The Spirit, the Paraclete (comforter, intercessor, or advocate) was sent to teach, to show, to guide, to convict.  2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”  At the root of everything Chambers, I, or anyone else for that matter has to say as spiritual encouragement to you, must be the Word of God.  The Word is the source of truth. Our culture may reject the truth, but it does not change the truth. That is why Martie and I have such a passion for getting the Bible into the hands of people both here in the States and in Haiti.  It is a source of blessing.  That is why it is so important for you to make personal reading of the Word a habit in your life.  ELGIN