Brethren, we cannot over-emphasize the importance of holy living in our Christian lives today. For we know that GOD has not changed his standards; for if HE didn't for HIS Son Jesus Christ, HE will not for us. It is very easy for us to be distracted and led astray for it seems that everyone is either on drugs, committing fornication/adultery or cheating in our businesses etc. In all these, we say GOD does not see us and does not care about such 'minor' offences. but we are wrong.
In a world steeped in so much sin and filth, its difficult not to be caught-up in all the drama. So is it possible to live a holy life; one completely devoid of sin? The bible says, that only when we lean on Christ through the HOLY GHOST can we live a holy lives (Psalm 119:28, John 1:17). we might break the rules but when we do Jesus is willing and able to redeem us from all unrighteousness (Romans 3:25, Romans 5:17). There is no special time or hour for repentance because we know not the day nor the hour GOD will call us home. Repentance should be everyday and at any given opportunity(2nd Corinthians 7:10, Isaiah 30:15). We must confess our sins and repent of them; this means completely forsaking the old ways of the flesh. It is only when we forsake our sinful ways that the peace and Spirit of God can abide in us and with us. "Righteousness exalts a nation;Sin destroys any people" (Proverbs 14:34).
In that Spirit of repentance, we must learn to forgive those who wrong us. We are encouraged by Christ to do this knowing that we were once debtors redeemed by grace. For if we do not have the Spirit of forgiveness; we can not obtain forgiveness of GOD(Matthew 6:15). When we do these things we show that we are indeed children of GOD and true disciples of Jesus Christ.
Finally, Brethren we should not be hesitant to repent or to forgive. We are living in unpredictable times and as such "we know not when the hour shall come" (Matthew 25:13). There are many who have missed out on the kingdom of GOD due to having an unforgiving and an unrepentant Spirit. I have seen with my own eyes; preachers and Spirit filled people go to hell because of these. These are kingdom principles taught by Jesus when he was on Earth. No amount of spirituality can bypass them. I hereby encourage every one of us to search through our hearts and repent of all sins; forgive also all who have offended us. The scripture says "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" (Matthew 5:7). So let us come before the Mercy Seat on which the LAMB of GOD is enthroned and obtain mercy; as we release all who are prisoners of our unforgiving nature.
In a world steeped in so much sin and filth, its difficult not to be caught-up in all the drama. So is it possible to live a holy life; one completely devoid of sin? The bible says, that only when we lean on Christ through the HOLY GHOST can we live a holy lives (Psalm 119:28, John 1:17). we might break the rules but when we do Jesus is willing and able to redeem us from all unrighteousness (Romans 3:25, Romans 5:17). There is no special time or hour for repentance because we know not the day nor the hour GOD will call us home. Repentance should be everyday and at any given opportunity(2nd Corinthians 7:10, Isaiah 30:15). We must confess our sins and repent of them; this means completely forsaking the old ways of the flesh. It is only when we forsake our sinful ways that the peace and Spirit of God can abide in us and with us. "Righteousness exalts a nation;Sin destroys any people" (Proverbs 14:34).
In that Spirit of repentance, we must learn to forgive those who wrong us. We are encouraged by Christ to do this knowing that we were once debtors redeemed by grace. For if we do not have the Spirit of forgiveness; we can not obtain forgiveness of GOD(Matthew 6:15). When we do these things we show that we are indeed children of GOD and true disciples of Jesus Christ.
Finally, Brethren we should not be hesitant to repent or to forgive. We are living in unpredictable times and as such "we know not when the hour shall come" (Matthew 25:13). There are many who have missed out on the kingdom of GOD due to having an unforgiving and an unrepentant Spirit. I have seen with my own eyes; preachers and Spirit filled people go to hell because of these. These are kingdom principles taught by Jesus when he was on Earth. No amount of spirituality can bypass them. I hereby encourage every one of us to search through our hearts and repent of all sins; forgive also all who have offended us. The scripture says "Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy" (Matthew 5:7). So let us come before the Mercy Seat on which the LAMB of GOD is enthroned and obtain mercy; as we release all who are prisoners of our unforgiving nature.
