Over, and over again it is written that we are to IMPROVE the spirit, and abstain from the flesh! We are Called to be NEW, BETTER, ADVANCED, ELEVATED beings, TAKING ON CHRIST as the evidence of our lives! We are Called to align, adjust, change, and TRANSFORM INTO HIS image! 1 PETER 2: 9! We are encouraged to make the necessary modifications as completely as is feasible, for in doing so, lies great benevolence, and infinite reward!!!
HE forgave my past sins, and expects me to sin no more; that is, CONSCIOUSLY! Though, even if I do, I am expected to repent, and renounce this sin, then, get back into the groove of modification! Through every trial, test, and tribulation, I am being refined FOR HIS GLORY, and for my all around benefit! I don't resist, I don't scoff, I WILLINGLY aspire to ARISE to my TRUE being, the spirit, OVER the fleshy me! It is a challenge of LOVE, which ensures BLESSINGS, and VICTORY!!!
I am imperfect, though THROUGH HIM I am made perfect, but I cannot remain in HIM if I deny HIM, and to choose to stay the way I am, is denying HIM! HE IS THE LORD *GOD* ALMIGHTY, AUTHOR, ARCHITECT, and CREATOR of ALL in EXISTENCE, therefore, the SOURCE, CENTER, and EPITOME of INTELLECT, LOGIC, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM, and UNDERSTANDING; therefore I TRUST HIS specifications, and ACKNOWLEDGE my NEED to make modifications FOR HIS GLORY, and for my rightful inheritance! ALL things that are built, made, or formed, require specifications in order to be made perfect; cars, homes, and yes, people being enjoined/built into HIM!!!
HE says, 'BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY', and, 'IF YOU LOVE ME, YOU WILL KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS'!!!
As the traveller, the racer, the warrior, and the labourer, gathered in their long and loose garments, that they might be ready in their business, so let Christians do by their minds and affections.
Be sober, be watchful against all spiritual dangers and enemies, and be temperate in all behaviour. Be sober-minded in opinion, as well as in practice, and humble in your judgment of yourselves.
A strong and perfect trust in the grace of God, is agreeable with best endeavours in our duty. Holiness is the desire and duty of every Christian. It must be in all affairs, in every condition, and towards all people. We must especially watch and pray against the sins to which we are inclined. The written word of God is the surest rule of a Christian's life, and by this rule we are commanded to be holy every way. God makes those holy whom he saves.
TITUS 2: 11-14...
11/ For the grace of God has appeared, saving all
12/ and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age,
13/ as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of the great God and of our savior Jesus Christ,
14/ who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.
We are SERVANTS of THE LORD; this ISN'T about gratifying self, it IS about THE GLORY OF *GOD*! Being a servant implies DUTY TO HIM! This duty carries over to having a duty towards others as well, because the self is no longer the focus! Thus, we have to retrain, and learn, which involves effort! We have to realize the necessity of LOVE in it's fullness, in thought, action, and reaction, which is NOT easy for us! We are to be charitable, which involves many factors, including being merciful towards others, forgiving, tolerant, and also, sharing what we have with them! All we are Called to do, sees us NEEDING to make modifications body, mind, heart, and spirit!!!
Thanks be to HIM who gave us the tools, keys, and guidance to enable us to become Saints, and HOLY people! We must first understand, then utilize what HE has set before us; specifications that FREE US ETERNALLY!!!
REV. LWINSOR © 2013
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