This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of GOD through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But ye have not so learned Christ; If so be that ye have heard Him, and have been taught by Him, as the Truth is in Jesus: That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after GOD is created in righteousness and true holiness. (Eph 4:17-24)
All who have repented of their sins, acknowledging that we have sinned before a Holy GOD whose justice demands punishment for our sIn against Him, are to no more walk in our old ways, but having our steps ordered by the Lord we walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. We who have trusted in Him and Him alone, for He is the only way to the Father, are to walk in Truth and speak the Truth in love as we fellowship one with another. We who have been made new in Him are not above our Master but we shall be as our Master as He works and wills in us of His good pleasure.
We who are His ambassadors by the adoption into His Kingdom are ministers of reconciliation, showing this world Christ as we accomplish His work, grow in His Word, do His will, and love one another. We minister as His Church to those around us who are hurting and in need, that they might see Jesus in us, the hope of Glory. We bear one another's burdens in the bond of love and the unity of the Spirit as members one of another. We are to live the Gospel we preach, and as we go, we take His Gospel to this lost and dying world that those who hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and believe might have life in His Name.
For GOD is not willing that any should perish, but that all would come to repentance and the knowledge of the Truth. Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with you that is real and personal. Surrender to Him on His terms and He will give you a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting. GOD calls you to trust Him and what He has already done for you to pay your sIn debt. He has provided the only way of reconciliation with GOD with forgiveness and Salvation through Jesus Christ, the Son of GOD who is GOD the Son, to give you a new life in Christ. Turn away from yourself and your sIn and turn to Him alone for eternal Life, now and always.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet