When we are saved in Christ, we are renewed. The old sinful person we once were has gone. It has left. But that doesn’t mean we are sin-free. It doesn’t mean we are not going to sin. Or not be tempted by sin. It means that the sacrifice on the cross has taken the burdens of our sins away from us. Read 2 Corinthians 5 and you will see what I’m saying.
But we must be aware that this “renewed” life comes with some responsibilities. We weren’t given a free pass when we were saved. We weren’t given a “get out of jail free” card. Our salvation has given us a path to follow. And the Bible tells us that path is narrow. And what that means is that not everyone is going to follow the path. That is so unfortunate. There are people that you know. People that I know. People all around us. People that are not going to be in heaven. Wow!
For me it was a struggle to remove the old sinful self. I had been living my own life far longer than I had been a believer of Jesus. I still face temptations. I still live in this world full of sin. We all do. But I know these truths: If I stay steadfast in my relationship with God, He will continually work in my life. He will continue to “renew” me. He will continue guiding me down the path to rid me of the stains of my sin. He will continue leading to the moment when I will see him and be in his presence for eternity. And as much as I know these truths are for me, I know that they are for you too. They are for everyone. Jesus didn’t pay the price just for me. He paid the price for all of us. The last time I checked, the word all means all. So that means everyone. And that one reason alone is enough for me to think we all should do what we can to serve him by serving others. No matter what we do. No matter where we are. No matter who we are. We should find ways to serve him by serving others. Because he loves us. Always has. Always will.
