The Truth Will Set You Free, Part 7

“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2

Computers may appear much the same to the eye, but they function in thousands of different ways. The critical distinction is always in the software - the internal programming that performs multitudes of discriminating tasks. A Christian, one who has received the Spirit of God at salvation, has entered God’s kingdom. He is a new spiritual creature (2 Cor. 5:17), but he still retains the memory bank of his previous years. Habits, thoughts, inclinations, and affections can still influence behavior as before.

That is exactly why so many Christians live in such a miserable state. They did not want to return to their former state, but on the other hand, they cannot enjoy their new standing as a child of God. Yet there is hope. Your internal being - mind, emotions, will - can come under the influence of the Holy Spirit Who now indwells you. Your old mental grid system can be replaced by an entirely new set of thoughts and behavior through the power of God’s truth.

A new way of living is possible when you view life from God’s perspective and His truth takes up residence in your inner being. Real victory and genuine Godliness take root and bear the unmistakable fruit of a Christ-filled life.

“For as he thinks within himself, so he is...” Proverbs 23:7