Be Who You Are

“Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Paul’s prayers for spiritual growth were recorded and preserved so that you might have a definition of your needs. That you might also pray.

Paul asked God for the Philippian believers, that they would be “...filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:11

What is the fruit of righteousness? Righteousness might well be defined as the opposite of sin. Sin is transgressing God’s laws. Righteousness is living in conformity to God’s revealed will.

God is glorified in and by us when we are consistent - when righteous living becomes our lifestyle. When we walk what we talk! When we do what the Word tells us to.

That is possible only as you exercise your new capacitation or ability from God.

You, as a believer, have that new capacity but you must use it. Ephesians 4:24 is a command to “put on the new self.” - An act of the will.

Psalm 1 contains a description of the righteous person.

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:2

Recognize that Christ is your righteousness. Fill your thoughts with His Word.