I have SO many thoughts going through my head right now of what to write.
Lately the Lord has really been working in our family, first personally with Doug and I, about living a separate life. I have done several recent studies on the Holy Spirit. One verse I keep coming back to is Galatians 5:25 "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." If we are filled with the Spirit and walk in the Spirit we will be different. We will want to be different because we are of the Spirit. John 3:6 "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit."
We are in this world to shine a light and be different. Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. "
If we live like the world how are we a shining light.
This concept is not a popular one even among Christians or even Independent Baptist like myself. It is HARD to be separate. I am not there by any stretch. But I strive daily for this. God commands us in 2Corinthians 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you," So we are to be separate, different. Also, stated in Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Conformed means made to resemble; reduced to a likeness of; made agreeable to; suited. If we look like the world why would they want what we have if it doesn't look any different. It is very interesting the discussions I get into sometimes. But lately it seems I am defending my more conservative standards to others.
Sorry if I am sounding like I am ranting. It is such a burden on my heart. I have lived like the world and it got me NO WHERE. I LOVE the blessings that God gives when we live only for Him. I want others to experience those blessings.
So as I end my blog tonight I ponder. Do I dress different? Do I watch different things? Do I listen to different things? Do I respond different? Do I really stand out as separate?
If I were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict me?
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