If you are a Believer your sins-past, present, and future are all forgiven. But even though we live under grace that doesn’t give us license to keep sinning or doing what we have always done. In Pastor Mark’s message last Sunday, he showed us that before our salvation, we didn’t have a chance to live righteously before a Holy God. But now that we do have the chance to live righteously, we need to serve God with the same energy and fervor with which we used to serve sin! The reason righteousness (Christ-like character) needs to be in us is that what is inside us will come out when we are under pressure or facing opposition. It’s at those times when others see who we really are. If we are going to lead someone else to Christ, or be a positive example, we have to be people of integrity and credibility. Nobody wants to follow someone they don’t trust or who is not completely believable. Your message must be livable if it is to be believable. It’s important to remember that we are either bringing credit or discredit to the holy name of Jesus Christ by the things we do and say each day. If the people around you know that you are a Christian, then what you do and say is a representation of Jesus. That is a real challenge, but if Christ is in you, you have everything you need to be a positive example. The best argument for Christ is a faithful follower of Him! Just let your walk match your talk. Make your personal witness for Christ believable and trustworthy, so others will be willing to follow the example you set.
Posted on: Sun, 18 Aug 2013 10:08:24 +0000
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