The Word For Today
Psalms 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
In a world filled with darkness…gross darkness, it is important we always carry that which will lead us through without getting contaminated…. dear steemians; WELCOME TO THE WORD FOR TODAY!!
Romans 8:12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Reading this place in the Bible today made something expressly clear to me; Grace is not a licence to sin but a platform to redeem men from their sins. A lot of doctrines have invaded the Christian community in these last days and one of such is that Grace is always there to cover for you so you can live your life and do whatever you love… and I wonder what the scripture mean by saying;
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
There will always be the urge to follow the flesh because it does not give up easily but we have been the greatest gifts ever to combat that young man called flesh; the death of Jesus and the Holy Spirit!!
Note that Paul was addressing this letter to the Christians (those who already receive Christ) yet he told them not to follow their flesh else they perish. The sons of God are those who showcase the greatest attribute of God which is Holiness and only the Holy spirit can teach/ put us through the path where we can live that life of holiness.
So let the Holy spirit take control and do what only Him can do! Peace!!
Till next time
KEEP STEEMING
STAY BLESSED
@jemimah
Yes one thing is sure, people will always look for ways to twist the God's word to suit their human desires, but God will not lower his standard for anyone. Personally I do not think we have grace so we continue in sin. Our God is holy , we must be holy. A child of God does not continue in sin delibrately.
Amen @jemimah!! God Said, "I am Holy, therefore you must be holy."
Many times we want to twist this truth.
but as you have said the children of God do not sin deliberately.