As
authentic Believers in Jesus Christ, we lay our sinful, carnal, earthly life at
Jesus’ feet and identify with His crucifixion and resurrection (Philippians 3:8). We find our righteousness by faith in Christ,
rather than in self-effort (Philippians
3:9; Galatians 3:1-3). Over
the weeks and years of our walk with Him, we stop travailing over our sinful
state and realize that we are already dead in Christ and raised to walk in
newness of a life in Him (Romans
6:4).
We are
united in mind, character, creativity and vision with our Father, just as Jesus
is one with us and with our Father (Ephesians 3:19). We
walk, talk, think and pursue a totally different lifestyle now. We are
imitators of Christ (Ephesians 5:1), who is our life (Colossians 3:4). We exalt Him with our thoughts, words and deeds (Ephesians
4:1). Jesus gives us His power and
authority over sin and the world, because He dwells within us with all the
power of the triune God (1 John 4:15; Colossians 2:9).
In the
current age of technology, sin is easier to access than ever before. If we have
the slightest inclination toward sinfulness, we will certainly find a multitude
of outlets for it. However, technology also gives us a wealth of Biblical
resources at our fingertips. Out ability to grow in the knowledge and wisdom of
God exponentially increases with technology. We also have the opportunity to
fellowship with other Christians from around the world from the comfort of our
own home, and to share our walk with Christ.
God
removes the very presence of sin from our life, because we are His Temple. He
cannot dwell in the presence of sin (Psalm 5:4; 1 John 5:18). We will reign with Him as priests of God during
the Millennium (Revelations 20:6).
Entertaining sin in our life or cowering in the corner of our house without
using our talents for God will reap for us God’s displeasure (Matthew
25:14-30). God will take our talents and
give them to those who are more faithful to His call on their life.
Prayer:
Father
God, walking down the wrong path in life will affect our place in eternity. We
may taste of the spiritual aspects of life, which You provide for us; and then
walk away as if they have no value to us. We may sell our birthright as Your
children in exchange for the lusts of the flesh. Then, we will walk as
apostates for the rest of our life on earth. Hell holds a special place for
those who turn their back on You. However, we desire to live only for You,
because You live within us (John 14:19).
Thought
for the Day:
Follow
the wisdom from above, cling to that which is good, do not live in hypocrisy
and cleanse your ways according to God’s Word (James 3:17; Psalm 199:9).
