Do you remember ever getting filthy? I recall crossing a log over a creek and falling in. I was muddy and dripping wet. I flung off those dirty clothes and put on clean ones as soon as I could.
In the same way, in today’s passage Paul tells us to “throw off” our former sinful way of life. We are to “put on” our new nature. As believers who are trusting in Christ, we have been forgiven and set free from our old bad habits. We shouldn’t keep wearing that stuff!
We have been “created to be like God” so we should “let the Spirit renew [our] thoughts and attitudes”. The enemy tries to get us to let down our guard and not be ready for a battle.
It’s easier to watch one more video than to read the Bible and pray. We renew our mind and counter the lies of Satan by meditating on God’s Word. We have learned the truth from the Master, but we need to keep reminding ourselves because we so often forget.
Dear Lord, please forgive me for wallowing in my past sins. Help me to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to renew my mind and walk in the freedom you paid for on the cross.
Throughout this Day: Ask God: In what way do I need to throw off the old and put on the new nature? What specifically should I stop doing and start doing?
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