WALK IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

Studying the Word of God draw's us near to Him; and the closer our relationship with Him, the more peace we have in our lives.   Now, if we say we are close to Christ and we have no peace; we need to re-examine ourselves because a close relationship with Jesus brings peace.  When we are close to Him we desire to do His will,  after receiving the wisdom and knowledge of the Truth.  But, when we know the Truth and go on sinning, God will turn us over to a reprobate mind, He will reject us and leave us to our own corruption.

Romans 1:28-29 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperer

Lord, You said that we should present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to You, which is our spiritual worship. Father, teach us how to worship and praise You with a pure heart; so we may pass the test, and not be rejected.  Father, help us not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of our minds, let Your Word penetrate our hearts with what is righteous, acceptable, and perfect in Your sight.  Father, give us Your wisdom and the knowledge to implement Your Words into our daily lives so it will reveal Your moral standards and Your plan for our salvation. Father, fill us with Your Son, Spirit, so He will nourish our Fruit, and help us develop His character, that will strengthen our faith and help us obey You. Lord, examine our hearts and remove all that is not of You; and replace it with the desires of the Spirit so we will walk in righteousness, unity, and love.   In Jesus name, Amen