For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. (Titus 2:11-12)
Here is a wonderful teacher: Grace. It teaches God’s children something essential—to say “no.” Grace instructs us to say “no” to ungodliness and worldly passions. No temptation brought by Satan can lead a child of God into sin if they have learned to say “no” to sin and to reject worldly desires.
Every person saved by grace becomes a student of Grace. Grace empowers us to live a holy life; it grants freedom—freedom from sin and worldly desires. In our time, much is said about being under grace and living in freedom. Some argue, “ We are under grace. It doesn’t matter what we do because the Lord is merciful and forgiving.” But grace gives freedom to stay away from sin, not to stay in sin. I have often heard Christian girls say, “I am free; I don’t like to be tied down. That’s why I wear revealing clothes.” Sadly, they do not realize that they are not free; they are captives of the world and of people’s opinions.
I am saved by grace and have been given freedom from sin and worldly desires. As a student of Grace, I am learning every day to reject ungodliness and worldly passions, so that I may live a self-controlled, upright, and godly life in this present age.
From my diary,
December 6, 2024
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