1 CORINTHIANS 5:8 THEREFORE LET US KEEP THE FESTIVAL, NOT WITH THE OLD BREAD LEAVENED WITH MALICE AND WICKEDNESS, BUT WITH THE UNLEAVENED BREAD OF SINCERITY AND TRUTH. Dear Born Again; Habits are hard to break. They are formed over time and become part of the comfortable furniture of our lives, especially those habits we rely on to feel safe. We all have a track record of wrong behaviour, with bad habits of thinking, speaking and acting. But when we start to walk with Lord Jesus Christ we realize those things must change. When we see how much He hates our old self-serving attitude, the sin for which He died, we start to want to please Him. Each believer in Lord Jesus Christ travels through life with Him, learning to turn away from sin and embrace holiness. Some people think that whatever we think, say or do is acceptable to Sovereign God, because He loves us. That is not true at all: although He loves us, He does not expect us to go back to the old ways which took Him to the cross and He never likes us to react to our problems and difficulties in an ungodly way. That would abuse His loving grace. Malice wants bad things to happen to others, and slander is one of our ways to achieve our goal. Filthy language shows that we cannot control ourselves. Changing these reactions is not automatic. However, they have to go. But it is our responsibility to stop the bad habits. First, we must place our confidence in the Sovereign Lord to protect us and provide for us. The Holy Spirit first convicts us of sin, and then helps us to change our attitude. Then we can commit ourselves to walk with Him. The Lord God Almighty motivates us ... we decide to change ... He helps us ... and we take action. Be honestly accountable and delight yourself in the Sovereign Lord and be still before Him. Then trust in Him and replace those old reactions with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control - the evidence of the Holy Spirits work in your life as said in Galatians 5:22-23. Now you will realize that you are a blessing to everyone. Amen. What a wonderful experience it would be! Have a Gracious day in Lord Jesus Christ. Lord Almighty blesses you all. Stay blessed.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:46:12 +0000
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