This life isn't just about trying to be moral.
Don't drink - don't chew - don't run with girls who do.
That becomes the Gospel to many, but it isn't the Gospel. That kind of Gospel is how you wind up being a bitter church person because bitter church people walk away from plenty and expect you too as well, but they don't walk toward the right things. They don't walk in love. They don't walk in grace. They don't walk in mercy. They don't walk toward who Christ has made them to be. They just walk away from stuff.
'You are a chosen generation - a royal priesthood - a holy nation - a people belonging to God.' (I Peter 2)
You're set apart. I'm not talking biologically or ethnically or socially or in any way superior to others. You're holy.
That's who you are. Walk toward Jesus to get there.
And be blessed.
Don't drink - don't chew - don't run with girls who do.
That becomes the Gospel to many, but it isn't the Gospel. That kind of Gospel is how you wind up being a bitter church person because bitter church people walk away from plenty and expect you too as well, but they don't walk toward the right things. They don't walk in love. They don't walk in grace. They don't walk in mercy. They don't walk toward who Christ has made them to be. They just walk away from stuff.
'This life isn't just about trying to be moral.'
'You are a chosen generation - a royal priesthood - a holy nation - a people belonging to God.' (I Peter 2)
You're set apart. I'm not talking biologically or ethnically or socially or in any way superior to others. You're holy.
That's who you are. Walk toward Jesus to get there.
And be blessed.