If I really evaluate my spiritual core, I would say my heart is strong, and my soul and mind are not that strong. I think it is easy for me to hide behind Christian behaviors in areas where ai am weak in the flesh. I hide myself with holy indignation because in the past I have allowed friends to influence me into things I know are not godly. Although others can blame their influence, I alone am responsible for my actions. The religious idea that as believers we should not talk or get close to those of the opposite sex for the appearance of evil, has worked as an excuse for me not to need to build that self-discipline.
I believe it is easier for me to operate from my core when helping and encouraging others if I have victory in the battle fought. By not stepping into the arena, I don't know if God has developed that in me. I prevent the testing. Yes, I do believe that we don't put ourself in a place of temptation, but isolation is not what God calls us to either.
I have not turned over those areas to Christ to transform my walk. I battle with blockage in my heart from familiarity, laziness and disobedience, in my soul, the fruit of patience and self-control and in my mind with a critical spirit. Those are areas I have not allowed God to transform me yet.
To me being a Christian means being secure in my future. I will go to heaven. On earth it means I strive to be like Christ. I study His Word. I pray and follow Christ's example in everything.
I can't say that being Christ-like is my primary goal. Some days I just barely make it. That is not the victorious life that Christ lived. However, I do believe I'm trying and would like that to be my main goal, reflecting Christ.
There are times I am moved with the compassion of Christ. When I think about imitating Christ I see His love, compassion and also His power and authority which were His true being.
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