03/03/26 OUR OWN CHOICE

03/03/26 OUR OWN CHOICE

You can't blame God for Adam's sin.
God judges each person according to his/her own deeds.

All are responsible for their own relationship with God.
Don't blame the parent for the offspring's sin.
The offspring of godly parents may choose not to follow Christ.
The offspring of ungodly parents may choose to follow Christ.
Being Biblical is a personal decision.

Christlikeness is a personal decision, despite parents or church.
Upbringing is one thing; personal choice is different.
The result of BEING a Christian is BEHAVING as a Christian.

The Bible warns us about professing without possessing.
2 Timothy 3:5
5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.
(dlg) The power of God transforms us from darkness to light and conforms us to the likeness of Christ.

Salvation is both a "being" and a "behaving" reality.
"Being" is what we are (our spiritual condition, our nature).
"Behaving" is what we do (our thinking, speaking, and actions).
We will be judged for our thoughts, our words, and our deeds.
Being Biblical is a personal decision.

Salvation is an "Inner Man" and an "Outer Man" reality.
2 Corinthians 6:17-7:1
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,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Being a Christian includes walking in the Holy Spirit and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit.