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Moral Excellence

Saturday May 6, 2023
 

When we chose to believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ we were reconciled to our Heavenly Father.  We were born again from above into the family of God and given the will and the desire to live a life of moral excellence that is pleasing to God.  We inherited a divine nature and became children of God who have a place in God’s kingdom.  

Jesus answered: I tell you for certain that before you can get into God’s kingdom, you must be born not only by water, but by the Spirit. Humans give life to their children. Yet only God’s Spirit can change you into a child of God.   (John 3:5-6 CEV)

We were helpless to do anything for ourselves when we were new-born babies in our human family. We relied on our parents or caregivers and teachers to help us grow and mature so we could live effectively in this world.  It’s much the same when we are born again into the Kingdom of God.  We are helpless on our own and need to rely on our gracious God to help us grow and mature so we can live effectively in the Kingdom of God. 


I am writing this to you, my children, so that you will not sin; but if anyone does sin, we have someone who pleads with the Father on our behalf—Jesus Christ, the righteous one. (1 John 2:1 GNT) 
In the past, we chose to live by what was right in our own eyes and eventually ended up in an unmanageable existence which we were powerless to change.  Now, as we seek God and practice His principles in all our affairs, the guidance and strength we need to move forward into a life of moral excellence will be there for us.  Moral excellence may not happen overnight but, as we persevere, we will be active and effective for the Kingdom of God.

Do your best to improve your faith. You can do this by adding goodness, understanding, self-control, patience, devotion to God, concern for others, and love.  (2 Peter 1:5-7 CEV)

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, Thank You for all You have done, and continue to do for me.  Help me to live a life of moral excellence and to carry the message to everyone I meet.  Amen

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