God’s Called Out Ones – 1 Peter 2:9
As believers, God has called us out of darkness and into his light. So live as a foreigner to this world, looking forward to your true home.
Christian Lifestyle
Captives in Christ’s Triumphal Procession – 2 Corinthians 2:14
To be a captive in Christ’s triumphal parade takes the focus off of self and onto Christ where it belongs. He is everything. I am nothing.
Walk by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16
As a believer, do you walk by the Spirit, or to satisfy your own desires? When you walk by the Spirit, his fruit will be produced.
Make It Your Goal to Please God – 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
We generally have some goals in life, what we want to accomplish. As believers, we should make it our goal to please God in all we do.
Causing Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 10:32-33
It is important for me to watch my life and words closely so that I do not cause other people to stumble and turn away from God.
Life in the Spirit – Romans 8:12-14
As a believer, I am expected to no longer live like the world does, satisfying my desires. Instead, I am to experience life in the Spirit.
Life As an Exile – Jeremiah 29:4-7
As believers, we experience life now as exiles, living away from our true home. But we should live productive lives while we are here.
Charm Is Deceptive, and Beauty Is Fleeting
Charm and beauty define how we look to the outside world, but they are deceptive and fleeting. More important is what is on the inside.
Faithfully Representing Jesus – John 15:20
How do the people of this world respond to you as a Christian? If you are faithfully representing Jesus, they will treat you like they do him.
What If You Knew How Long You Had? – Isaiah 38:5
What if you knew how much longer you had to live? Would it change how you lived your life? How much time would you waste or invest unwisely?
Living Among the Pagans – 1 Peter 2:12
We live in a fallen world of spiritual darkness. As we do, we should live such good lives among the pagans that they will glorify God.
Make Every Effort to Confirm Your Calling – 2 Peter 1:10-11
Don’t be content with a passive salvation. Instead, make every effort to confirm your calling and receive a rich welcome into the kingdom.
