1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God, overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith.
Scripture tells us to overcome three things, The World, The Flesh and The devil and our verse tells us what will do that - our faith in Jesus.
Romans 12 tells us not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. When we're tempted to fall into World thinking instead of Kingdom thinking, it's good to remember that God has already made us Overcomers by our faith in Jesus.
Jesus says to give and it will be given to you. The world says hold on to what you've got.
Jesus says to do to others what you would like them to to do to you and to love your neighbour as yourself but the world says look after number one first.
God calls sexual relationships outside of marriage fornication and calls it sin, but the world calls it normal and acceptable.
Jesus tells us not to judge people because we'll be judged with the same yardstick we give others. How many of us have fallen foul of that one?!
As we know scripture goes on to deal with divorce, homosexuality, money, gossip, in fact every aspect of life.
Without reading scripture we wouldn't know if any of our views are contrary to God's view.
So although these things may not be politically correct, it is important sometimes to remind ourselves that being a follower of Jesus requires us to obey Him, these are His commands not His suggestions, and it's not always easy; it may cost us but Jesus has made us Overcomers, not Giveiners!
We know we can't do it on our own but we can do it when we surrender to His Holy Spirit and ask for His supernatural help by being transformed by the renewing of our minds and forsaking 'our' view that we have inherited from the world.
Should we feel condemned about any of the above? Jesus answered that one when He spoke to the woman caught in adultery. He said, "Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more." Thank God when we've blown it, His grace is there for forgiveness, but His command is 'to sin no more'.
Thank you Lord we're not trying to become Overcomers, you have already made us Overcomers by Your grace through faith in Jesus.
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