Live For Righteousness
August 11, 2013 Leave a comment
“who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness— by whose stripes you were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NKJV
“Righteousness-adhering to moral principles”.
“Principle-a rule or standard especially of good behavior”
Knowledge comes first before actions. One cannot adhere to proper learning if knowledge is not imparted. We get our knowledge from studying the Bible through self study or from the church or though group study or through reading a book or reading a blog which studies the Word or at least explain it plainly. We have to hear the Word or else nothing gets embedded into our heart.
When it comes to knowledge of moral principles, where can we get it? What will be our source of standard of living? How can we know that we are doing the right things. Do I need to be checking the Bible every time I do something and contrast my actions with what is written? Is there a measuring stick to tell me every time I do something?
The moral detectors of our actions are implanted in the deepest part of our heart when we gave our life to Christ and through studying His Word. So when we do something, we are guided by the Holy Spirit. When we disobey the message from our heart, a negative consequence is provided for us to remind us to get back on track. This comes with experience. The mature we are in our walk with God, the clearer these inner voices are.
Living for righteousness is a process of learning and doing and obedience. It is a lifetime daily process. We are not perfect, sometimes we are tempted to cross the line and we give in to some temptations. Please don’t abandon ship immediately, knowledge of our disobedience is a sign or a reminder that we need to get back in the path of righteousness. Do so without questioning and start over again.
Reminders are close loop feedback system of the Holy Spirit, to keep us attached to Him.
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