I Peter 2:11, 12 (NIV)
Dearly Beloved, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify GOD on the day He visits us.
DEARLY BELOVED
The new nature of a born-again believer in JESUS Christ, makes us "strange and alien" to a sinful world. We are cautioned not to conform to this world, but to be transformed, by the renewing of our mind. The former associates will try to drag a believer in JESUS into the old way of life and will be angry, accusing you of doing wrong. The twelve step programs emphasis is on NOT returning to the place or environment of the old life, but step into the new life, clean and new. This is the same understanding for the life of the newly Born-again, they must NEVER return to the atmosphere and environment of the old life, where they were tempted by the devil to sin. The former associates will be watching to see what you do, this is a great opportunity to show the "good works" of GOD and lead them to Christ.
"Good works" are works done by JESUS, through you. These works will plant seeds of GOD in the lives of others. When we give, not counting the cost; give without "strings attached"; give with a heart of love and kindness, the sinful world will see these works of GOD and glorify Him. Acts of Grace can only come from GOD. Therefore, to God be the Glory.
This passage of Scripture, I Peter 2: 11, 12 in the KJV, begins with the words, "Dearly Beloved". That is who you are, who believe in JESUS. You are "dearly beloved" of GOD. His love, grace, mercy and great kindness are given to you by a Father who will never leave you of forsake you, EVER. What He asks of you is that you become a vessel for Him to give to those who are in need of Him. Give a drink of cold water to a thirsty soul; give clothing to the naked; give comfort to the broken-heart; give sight to the blind; give healing to the sick; give the Gospel to those who are perishing; ALL IN HIS HOLY NAME.
THE NATURE OF GOD IS TO GIVE; OUR NEW NATURE IS FOR HIM TO GIVE THROUGH US.
Dearly Beloved, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify GOD on the day He visits us.
DEARLY BELOVED
The new nature of a born-again believer in JESUS Christ, makes us "strange and alien" to a sinful world. We are cautioned not to conform to this world, but to be transformed, by the renewing of our mind. The former associates will try to drag a believer in JESUS into the old way of life and will be angry, accusing you of doing wrong. The twelve step programs emphasis is on NOT returning to the place or environment of the old life, but step into the new life, clean and new. This is the same understanding for the life of the newly Born-again, they must NEVER return to the atmosphere and environment of the old life, where they were tempted by the devil to sin. The former associates will be watching to see what you do, this is a great opportunity to show the "good works" of GOD and lead them to Christ.
"Good works" are works done by JESUS, through you. These works will plant seeds of GOD in the lives of others. When we give, not counting the cost; give without "strings attached"; give with a heart of love and kindness, the sinful world will see these works of GOD and glorify Him. Acts of Grace can only come from GOD. Therefore, to God be the Glory.
This passage of Scripture, I Peter 2: 11, 12 in the KJV, begins with the words, "Dearly Beloved". That is who you are, who believe in JESUS. You are "dearly beloved" of GOD. His love, grace, mercy and great kindness are given to you by a Father who will never leave you of forsake you, EVER. What He asks of you is that you become a vessel for Him to give to those who are in need of Him. Give a drink of cold water to a thirsty soul; give clothing to the naked; give comfort to the broken-heart; give sight to the blind; give healing to the sick; give the Gospel to those who are perishing; ALL IN HIS HOLY NAME.
THE NATURE OF GOD IS TO GIVE; OUR NEW NATURE IS FOR HIM TO GIVE THROUGH US.
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