When you sit down to eat a dish of food that you have never had before, will you not ask: What is this made of? What are the ingredients?
When we become Christians, we place ourselves on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. It is then our responsibility to build on that firm foundation. And how will we build? With what materials will we use? The only source that will provide for us to be spiritually mature, and strong, is the Word of God. The principles applied, will help us to build our lives, to be like beautiful oak wood. In my mind that is the most beautiful wood that exists.
It is true that "You are what you eat!" Spiritually you are what you apply to your heart. If you take in the garbage of the world, you will be exhibiting the garbage of the world. As a Christian, the focus of our lives is to be made of the things of Jesus Christ. To show forth His character, and to live out His Word, in our lives.
It is true that the fire of trials will come to all of us, and will be a test of what we are made of. When our world crumbles around us, and tests every fiber of our being; will we be able to stand strong, or will we crumble too. Developing a life that is made of the selfish, weak things of this world, will not support us, or satisfy us, like the things of God.
As a Christian, what do you want to be made of? We need to allow Jesus Christ to complete the good work He promised to do. (Philippians 1:6) He will help us to be made of the best things, that are strong, satisfying, and everlasting. GP
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