Today's scripture: 1 John 3:9
Sometimes, old adages really illustrate a point well. Albeit very dark, "beating
a dead horse" is one of them. Sometimes, it seems like overkill when John
or Peter or Paul continues to reiterate a theme or a topic over and over.
However, it's just as if they knew human nature. Hmmmm. And I believe they did.
It's true: We can be very dense or resistant or downright hostile to truth.
And sometimes, the writers of the Bible knew they'd have to make their argument
over and over in order for their readers to really "get it."
We've already read several times how we cannot serve God and still habitually
sin. We cannot be Christ-followers and practice sin. One or the
other will have dominance in our lives.
If we choose to truly follow Christ and seek the Father's will, then the Holy
Spirit will convict us when we sin. If, however, we choose to practice sin,
then our focus will be taken off of God and onto our sin. It might be gradual
neglect or outright defiance.
You're either "born of God," with the Holy Spirit's indwelling
presence, or you're a slave to sin.
So as I've written before, you must choose. Please choose wisely. Please allow
God complete control of your life. It'll be the best decision you ever made.
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