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1Timothy 4:8, 2Corinthians 7:1
For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it. *For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. *Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God.
For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God's gift, so that no one can boast about it. *For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. *Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God.
In the same way that a lack of exercise causes your body and muscles to become unfit, a lack of engaging in godly exercises causes believers to become unfit in their faith and spiritual lives. Just as it takes great discipline to engage in physical exercises, it also takes great discipline to engage in spiritual exercises. For your body to be healthy, there are certain foods, substances and attitudes that you need to avoid. The same also goes for your spiritual life. You cannot lead your life the way the people of the world live and expect to be strong and healthy spiritually. You are different from them so do not be afraid or ashamed to exempt yourself from the evil things that they engage in. In the same way, do not be afraid and ashamed to engage yourself in godly things that the people of the world may shun. Do not be afraid of the mockery and insults you may receive from people of the world, 1Pet.4:4.
Sometimes, that mockery and insults may even come from carnal believers who feel that you are taking God too seriously. The love and passion of God in most of such believers have grown cold because of the iniquity abounding in the world, Matt.24:12. Keep your eyes on Jesus and keep your eyes on the joy that is set before you, Heb.12:2. Keep pressing towards the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil.3:14. Pray, study your Bible, worship God, fast, give, show love, forgive others, love righteousness and hate iniquity, preach the gospel, fellowship with other believers and pray for others. Press on despite the challenges from your flesh or surroundings. Exercising yourself in godliness will benefit you both in this life and in eternity.
PRAYER FOCUS: Receive God's grace for specific godly exercises that you want to increase in your life.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN: 1 KINGS 17-19 Empowered to do Exploits... Sometimes, that mockery and insults may even come from carnal believers who feel that you are taking God too seriously. The love and passion of God in most of such believers have grown cold because of the iniquity abounding in the world, Matt.24:12. Keep your eyes on Jesus and keep your eyes on the joy that is set before you, Heb.12:2. Keep pressing towards the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, Phil.3:14. Pray, study your Bible, worship God, fast, give, show love, forgive others, love righteousness and hate iniquity, preach the gospel, fellowship with other believers and pray for others. Press on despite the challenges from your flesh or surroundings. Exercising yourself in godliness will benefit you both in this life and in eternity.
PRAYER FOCUS: Receive God's grace for specific godly exercises that you want to increase in your life.
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