THE INNER CHANGE
2 Corinthians 5:17
(A life renew/rebirth from the inside)
Ephesians 4:23: Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
When you first gave your life to Christ, your inner man is changed.
A new man is created and a fresh life begins. 2Cor.5:17.
The inner change includes the change of your mind, your thinking faculty, your speech, your feelings, they all experience renewing/rebirth.
If you say you are a Christian and you cannot point to a definite difference between the life you were living when you were not saved and your life when you became saved; a reexamining is urgently needed ....
The first call to be different, starts from within-The inside.
If you still talk the same way, think the same way, does all your things the same way as when you were not saved then something is wrong somewhere!
Ephesians 4:22-32
throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.
Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.
So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.
And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry,
for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.
Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Romans 12:2: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
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Ephesians 4:17-24
Explains the difference a true Christian must exhibit, leaving the darkness (Devil) coming into the Light (Jesus)...
A true Christian must be Christlike in all ways and attitude.
As Christians we are meant to let the Holy Spirit renew our thoughts, behaviours and attitudes. By showing sincere righteousness and holiness in mind,soul and body.
You must not do what is not of God...
Philippians 2:1-5
Note the last verse...
5' Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
So always live in Christlikeness, live righteously for God.
Make a change today, if your life is not making any differences from the old, that is not right... Make it right, Give your life to Jesus , accept Him truly. Make a difference
Be someone NEW in spirit, thoughts, mind and attitudes...
From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “ Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Matthew 4:17
I hope this bless you...
Light shineth in the darkness, darkness cannot comprehend it...
LIGHT CAUSES CHANGE AND GOOD EFFECT!
Shalom!
Julius Oguntade
