To all who claim Christ and practice the faith of “Christianity”, it’s not about race, ethnicity, “tribe”, nationality, country of origin, gender, social, economic status or material possession…. but faith and Belief. During this season which so many people revere and look forward to as the moment in history when the Messiah’s sacrifice saved mankind, I ask you to consider just what’s required of you and what “belief”, true belief actually means for the sincere believer….
Ephesians 4:21-30
[21] If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: [22] That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; [23] And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; [24] And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. [25] Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. [26] Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: [27] Neither give place to the devil. [28] Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. [29] Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [30] And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
[21] Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God; [22] Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Ephesians 1:12-14
[12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. [13] In whom ye also trusted , after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
God knows your faith and belief, whether your “belief” is staged and superficial, just for show, or if it is a life-changing transformative force….sealing you and marking you among the ranks of his truly faithful servants….