"Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
Has your new life in Christ made a difference in the way you live .. in what you value .. in what you do? Making the transition from the old nature to the new nature is troublesome for most Christians. Embracing the idea of being forgiven and going to heaven is easy compared to submitting your will to God everyday .. every moment. Will you lay your life down on the altar. (Romans 12:1-2)
Did your mom ever ask you in response to your saying “all my friends are doing it”, “If your friends jumped off of a bridge would you too?” We have been called to follow after God, but it is so much easier to choose to follow the majority instead. The Bible says “Don’t give Satan a foothold”
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." - Ephesian 4: 29-32
But what if the other Christians you hang out with are doing some of those things? Are they really that bad? Watching the wrong things, saying the wrong things … doing the wrong things … Good question. In fact that question has been asked many times over the centuries. The first time was in the Garden. “Did God really say you will surely die?” When you ask a question like that, you are suggesting that God is wrong in telling you not to. Listen .. It is easier to give in to sin than it is to the Holy Spirit. You don’t have to fight your natural will when you do. I am not trying to send you on a guilt-trip but want to challenge you to consider where you are in your spiritual walk. The choices you make. What needs to change in your life? You don’t know? Read the word and pray about it. The Spirit of God will reveal it to you.
"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Think about it – Pray about it – Believe it – Walk in it. Let your light shine and give God the glory.
By Faith Alone By His Grace Alone And For His Glory Alone
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