The Art of Sacrifice: personal and perfectible
The art of perfection in the life of a Christian is something truly sought after by those that strive to mimic our Lord Jesus Christ. The question remains in my mind should we in fact seek such perfection in the flesh. The truth is that no flesh will glory in the presence of God (1 Corinthians 1:29). This being true, because this is what the bible teaches, we realize that no man will ever again find perfection in the flesh. Christ died in the flesh to be given everlasting glory in the Spirit and as Christ was raised from the dead those that seek him shall also, in like manner, be risen from death unto life. The question still remains can we as Christians pursue perfection in our walks of life?
Are we willing to die daily to sin? How is it that I can die daily to sin? Haven't I laid to death that old man that walked in sin, through the act of baptism? How can I die daily and live? These are all fundamental questions that we all must ask ourselves while in the pursuit of perfection, which of course is only found in Christ Jesus. The purpose of my writing is to explain to the reader that one must pursue perfection in the flesh. The day that you as a Christian stop seeking perfection in the flesh you have lost hope in the promises of Christ.
I also understand that we as Christians do sin. What does it mean if a Christian sins? What do we do if we sin? These are also questions that must be covered in the following discussion.
We see as we study the scripture one must be willing to sacrifice personal desires or lusts of the flesh to become perfect in the eyes of God. No greater example of such a sacrifice is the death of Christ Jesus on the cross. He was willing to be crucified on the cross so that the will of his father in heaven be done. The will of God was to bring a way of salvation for the lost and to glorify his son with himself! Christ himself pleaded with his father to take away the burden of his own crucifixion yet, knowing that this was the command of his father, Christ died for us all!We as Christians must likewise die to sin, even though we would rather sin, we should not because this is the command of our Lord. When we choose to follow the commands of our Father which is in heaven, we are sacrificing our desires, our wants, and our lusts of life to humbly serve the Lord.
Are you willing to try to become perfect in the way you live? Are you to selfish to give up your lusts of life to follow Jesus Christ? Did you know that the manner of life in which we live, represents what we desire in the life to come. Do you know that you either serve God or Satan? Anyone, who does not live the way that God commands them to live, does not know God. A) God only desires what is best for us. Someone that denies God denies his righteousness and truth.
There is no other way of life that leads to eternal life than life given freely from God. We were created by him and we will die by him. If Christ is the only way to eternal life why would the world deny him? The point is that you either sacrifice and desire the will of God (which leads to life) more than your own will, or you are selfish and desire the will of Satan (which leads to death).
What if I told you that I knew of a way of life that would end world hunger, give everyone a home to live in, and we in the world would all have peace no more war. What if this plan involved giving me all of your money, your time, your trust, and your popularity? So that everyone in the world could be equal, be fed, have shelter, and peace. Oh and by the way since I love the world so much I will give you eternal life. What if I give everyone in the world the same opportunity to except this offer? All I will ask is that you love me in return and that you give me honor where honor is due for doing all of this free of charge. I will also make the promise that if you trust and follow me you will have, in due time ,all that you will ever desire. You will never ever have to worry about anything ever again.
Would you sacrifice your life so that the world may have peace and never go hungry again? God is seeking those that are willing to follow him. Are you willing?Perfection is found in perfect service to God. He that is perfect has taught us how to live. Are we willing to make a change in our lives for the benefit of our father? The answer to this question is up to you.
The true sadness is that many in the world are not willing to give up what they have to serve God. They seldom stop to think that all they have has been given to them by the Grace of God. Do you need to make a change in your life?
If one repents of his sin and confesses Christ as his savior, he may be baptized by water and the spirit of God. So that he may grow in Christ hoping one day to become perfect in the eyes of the Lord. If you are truly seeking to serve Christ and you give yourself to him in total trust and dependence you are in the light. If you sin while you are in the light of truth and you pray to God for forgiveness he will forgive you of all sin. Are you walking in service to the lord. If not you need to make a change in your life.
I invite you to come and worship God with us at the Moulton Church of Christ. Make a change in your life . He is willing to forgive you no matter how old you are. Some will deny that they have sinned at all, they believe that since they are good morally bound individuals they are destined to a better place. The bible teaches that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Are you willing to repent of your sins and confess Christ as your savior? Are you ready to seek the answers necessary to find salvation from the eternal death in Sin?
We all at one point in are lives are given an opportunity to make a change for the better. Christ is offering to all a second chance for eternal happiness. The question is are we willing to except his offer? Are we willing to make changes in our life?
If you truly wish to make a change in your life go to God in prayer. He will guide you unto righteousness he will give you strength and hope. Jesus Christ died so you could have eternal life! This free gift is offered to all that will accept Jesus as their Savior and strive to live as a Christian should live. I pray that you will find a place of worship and begin your life a new! Time draws nearer to an end and many have no idea that their souls are in jeopardy. The only way to speak the truth is to let others hear it. Jesus is the Son of God and those that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. Be honest with yourself, be honest with God, go to him in prayer, begin to study the bible, and he will guide you into all righteousness. Those that seek him will find him. My prayer is that all that read this information will find peace in the words of truth!
Please contact our office we have home study lessons for you and your family.
Moulton Church of Christ
597 Main Street
Moulton, Alabama
256-974-1236
Are we willing to die daily to sin? How is it that I can die daily to sin? Haven't I laid to death that old man that walked in sin, through the act of baptism? How can I die daily and live? These are all fundamental questions that we all must ask ourselves while in the pursuit of perfection, which of course is only found in Christ Jesus. The purpose of my writing is to explain to the reader that one must pursue perfection in the flesh. The day that you as a Christian stop seeking perfection in the flesh you have lost hope in the promises of Christ.
I also understand that we as Christians do sin. What does it mean if a Christian sins? What do we do if we sin? These are also questions that must be covered in the following discussion.
We see as we study the scripture one must be willing to sacrifice personal desires or lusts of the flesh to become perfect in the eyes of God. No greater example of such a sacrifice is the death of Christ Jesus on the cross. He was willing to be crucified on the cross so that the will of his father in heaven be done. The will of God was to bring a way of salvation for the lost and to glorify his son with himself! Christ himself pleaded with his father to take away the burden of his own crucifixion yet, knowing that this was the command of his father, Christ died for us all!We as Christians must likewise die to sin, even though we would rather sin, we should not because this is the command of our Lord. When we choose to follow the commands of our Father which is in heaven, we are sacrificing our desires, our wants, and our lusts of life to humbly serve the Lord.
Are you willing to try to become perfect in the way you live? Are you to selfish to give up your lusts of life to follow Jesus Christ? Did you know that the manner of life in which we live, represents what we desire in the life to come. Do you know that you either serve God or Satan? Anyone, who does not live the way that God commands them to live, does not know God. A) God only desires what is best for us. Someone that denies God denies his righteousness and truth.
There is no other way of life that leads to eternal life than life given freely from God. We were created by him and we will die by him. If Christ is the only way to eternal life why would the world deny him? The point is that you either sacrifice and desire the will of God (which leads to life) more than your own will, or you are selfish and desire the will of Satan (which leads to death).
What if I told you that I knew of a way of life that would end world hunger, give everyone a home to live in, and we in the world would all have peace no more war. What if this plan involved giving me all of your money, your time, your trust, and your popularity? So that everyone in the world could be equal, be fed, have shelter, and peace. Oh and by the way since I love the world so much I will give you eternal life. What if I give everyone in the world the same opportunity to except this offer? All I will ask is that you love me in return and that you give me honor where honor is due for doing all of this free of charge. I will also make the promise that if you trust and follow me you will have, in due time ,all that you will ever desire. You will never ever have to worry about anything ever again.
Would you sacrifice your life so that the world may have peace and never go hungry again? God is seeking those that are willing to follow him. Are you willing?Perfection is found in perfect service to God. He that is perfect has taught us how to live. Are we willing to make a change in our lives for the benefit of our father? The answer to this question is up to you.
The true sadness is that many in the world are not willing to give up what they have to serve God. They seldom stop to think that all they have has been given to them by the Grace of God. Do you need to make a change in your life?
If one repents of his sin and confesses Christ as his savior, he may be baptized by water and the spirit of God. So that he may grow in Christ hoping one day to become perfect in the eyes of the Lord. If you are truly seeking to serve Christ and you give yourself to him in total trust and dependence you are in the light. If you sin while you are in the light of truth and you pray to God for forgiveness he will forgive you of all sin. Are you walking in service to the lord. If not you need to make a change in your life.
I invite you to come and worship God with us at the Moulton Church of Christ. Make a change in your life . He is willing to forgive you no matter how old you are. Some will deny that they have sinned at all, they believe that since they are good morally bound individuals they are destined to a better place. The bible teaches that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Are you willing to repent of your sins and confess Christ as your savior? Are you ready to seek the answers necessary to find salvation from the eternal death in Sin?
We all at one point in are lives are given an opportunity to make a change for the better. Christ is offering to all a second chance for eternal happiness. The question is are we willing to except his offer? Are we willing to make changes in our life?
If you truly wish to make a change in your life go to God in prayer. He will guide you unto righteousness he will give you strength and hope. Jesus Christ died so you could have eternal life! This free gift is offered to all that will accept Jesus as their Savior and strive to live as a Christian should live. I pray that you will find a place of worship and begin your life a new! Time draws nearer to an end and many have no idea that their souls are in jeopardy. The only way to speak the truth is to let others hear it. Jesus is the Son of God and those that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. Be honest with yourself, be honest with God, go to him in prayer, begin to study the bible, and he will guide you into all righteousness. Those that seek him will find him. My prayer is that all that read this information will find peace in the words of truth!
Please contact our office we have home study lessons for you and your family.
Moulton Church of Christ
597 Main Street
Moulton, Alabama
256-974-1236
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