| Deuteronomy 30:19-20 After a bright list of blessings and a gruesome list of curses, the choice seems obvious- cheerful obedience. As it would be, however, God makes it even clearer. "I put before you life and death, curses and blessings; choose life." Choose life he says, giving the answer to the multiple choice proposal. Then to clarify even more, verse 20 tells us that choosing life is essentially choosing God. It says, "He is your life." Jesus reiterated this in the gospels when he says to a sorrowful friend, "I am...the life". Without God, there is no life. Rather, one Rather, one is faced with having as much worth as a"white washed tomb with dead mans bones" or a "water-less cloud".Yet, When you choose him, he brings you to life; for, he is your life. View the entire note here: http://bible.us/n/PWU8 He is your life Warmest thoughts and prayers, Chantel |
What makes believers different from the world? Not the "do'"s and "don't do's". Not the "wear and "don't wear"- and certainly not status, money, or influence. So what distinguishes believers from the rest of the world? Holiness. Holiness is not a practice that allows me to come to God. If I may, I propose the opposite! Holiness is the result of us drawing near to God. He allows this because of the ransom of blood that was paid, and the veil that was torn, to grant us access to His throne. In order to draw near to Him, I must be first be covered by the blood of Jesus.This is achieved through repentance, and baptism in the name of my kinsmen redeemer- Jesus Christ. In short, I don't practice holiness to experience God. His grace brings me salvation which brings me near to God. My nearness to God makes me more like Him- Holy.
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