March 15

I need to be changed!

 

"That, however, is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:20-32)

 

Are you a believer? Or are you a born again?

There´s a difference between being a believer and being a born again…

 

Becoming a born again brings transformation!  Being a born again is much more than being a member of a church, to attend the services… You no longer have the same thoughts…  You don´t behave the same way…

You are supposed to be like Christ!

Have your faith led you to a new behave?

People will pay attention to you as long as you are a child of the light!

John 8:4-11: People will try to accuse you considering your past. But Jesus forgives us and gets us rid from our past sins.

Luke 19:1-10: Zacchaeus had his mind changed.

Acts 9: 1,3,13,17-22: Saul met God. He was filled the Holy Spirit and was transformed. And the transformartion reached people around him.

 

Matthew 26:69-75: Peter was not changed enough. But in John 21:15-17 we find that Peter had his chance. From this moment on he was changed. He denied Jesus but after he affirmed his love for Him. And in the book of Acts we see how many people this transformed Peter brought to God.

 

And you?

How much were you transformed?

How much do you love God?

 

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