Friday January 24th, 2025
« Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.” »
11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.
12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,
13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.
Actions speaks louder than words
Knowing God is not the same as going to Church.
The evidence that you know God is that you love Him and others.
Some people prize spiritual gifts above love, but God is only interested in the person who loves Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 8:3GWT
« But if they love God, they are known by God »
You prove your love for God by obeying His commandments. John 14:15BSB says
« If you love Me, you will keep My commandments »
It is easy to profess to be a Christian, but are you really living a Christ-like life?
Many years ago, you could tell a person is genuinely born again by how vibrant he or she is for the Lord.
In today’s world, there are so many fellows who claim to be Christians but are not.
God’s standard has not changed.
« Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity ” »
- Only those who meet God’s standard are qualified to be called Christians.
Any individual whose actions contradict that of Jesus Christ is not a Christian at all.
- A person who loves God will not sin secretly.
Even if they falls into sin, they would try to get out of it.
When you fall into sin, do you say, “Well, everybody is doing it’ and then continue to go against God’s command, or do you try to get out of it?
When Jesus comes back to take His own, He will call for His sheep to meet with Him 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 .
He said that His sheep know His voice John 10:27.
Thus, on that day, if you do not meet up with the standard of God for His sheep, you will not even hear Him call at all, hence, you would be left behind.
You have the opportunity to drop every sin and meet up with His standard of complete obedience now.
Beloved, give up those sins and commit to living holy now, before it becomes too late.
Application – Ask yourself: “Is my lifestyle meeting up with the standard of God for His children?” If your answer is “No”, repent today and commit to living holy henceforth.
Author – Bishop Enoch Adejare Adeboye; General Overseer of the RCCG
Soul-restoring, mind-recalibrating Praise and Worship sessions – Evangelist Jemps Benoit ; Minister Paola Médi
Life changing Christian stories : Supernatural Stories
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