When God says in His Word “I make all things new” (Rev 21:5) and “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor 5:17), He wants to transform our lives wholly, and not just “fixing” our outter look (Matt 23:25-28).
Jesus deliberately said to the Phareses that their lives are like cleaning the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. And like whitewashed tombs which appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.
The greatest hindrance for the Phareses to live out their lives as “a new creation” in Christ is their hypocracy. They are smart when it comes to teaching about the scripture, but they cannot do what they teach. They are called hypocrites, or in our daily lives today, we call them actors.
Only through a genuine repentance, Christ’s transformation can work in each of our lives, so we can show the real image of Christ in and through us. It is also true for the church as a corporate. God wants to show His true image through His church so His image will be manifested through us.
Living as actors will hinder us to live our “new man” life!
The New Creation are the Doers of the Word of God, not just Actors!!!
1 comment:
hi, my name is kees. it's nice to read your blog. it's kinda slapping right on my face hehe... well, i'm one of those actors. again, thx a lot 4 sharing your thoughts. it's been a bless 4 me. if you don't mind maybe you could have a visit on my blog too and do some more slaps hehe... coz' sometimes i really need them.
-kees-
keeshasbeenthinking.blogspot.com
p.s:
I have linked u on my blog, hopefully it's ok by you :)
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