The Spirit in Us
Is my daily life being influenced by the spirit I say is in me? Am I being governed by my own fleshly spirit? Is there a disconnect between what I say I have and the spirit in me?
1 Corinthians 1:1,2,3 This letter is written to people who are saints (holy person). Sanctified means called or set apart for a holy purpose. Does my life and behavior illustrate this? A carnal heart (my own motive and desire) is led by selfish purposes. Saints can be as selfish as sinners when led by a carnal heart.
1 Corinthians 3:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 He is speaking to the same people as in the first chapter and he calls them “brethern.” They could handle spiritual milk but not strong meat (correction and admonishment). They couldn’t handle all of God’s instruction.
Does God's Spirit move me? Do I desire and enjoy to receive and consume the Spirit of God. Otherwise, I will be spiritually weak. I can be wise and knowledgable about the Bible but carnal in spirit.
Being justified means I will love God, but walking in the flesh will create disconnection from God.
Religious humanism is when everything is about my own happiness, whether overt (happiness now) or subtle (my eternal happiness).
It's natural to want to protect my identity. Is my identity in Christ or in my flesh? God wants an identity that is willing to be exposed. I want to expose the Spirit of God.
Babes in Christ just repeat the same experience. They aren’t learning something new and growing every year. I know I am sanctified because my motive and behavior are maturing.
John 3:1,2,3,9,10,11 Nicademous was a Pharisee. God was opening his heart.
John 19:39 At the end of the story of Nicodemus, he was no longer protecting his flesh. He boldly honored Jesus. He had changed.
1 Corinthians 5:1,2 It’s not possible to be “working on” salvation or sanctification. It’s defined as a decision made as a response to a calling. From this decision, one begins to gain experience, wisdom, and spiritual maturity.
Does my experience set me apart to be an ambassador for Christ?
