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August 17, 2008
17 Aug 2008

Freedom To Obey God


August 17, 2008


 


 


So since God's grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning?  Of course not!  Don't you realize that whatever you choose to obey becomes your master?  You can choose sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God and receive his approval.  Thank God!  Once you were slaves of sin, but now you have obeyed with all your heart the new teaching God has given you.  Now you are free from sin, your old master, and you have become slaves to your new master, righteousness.


I speak this way, using the illustration of slaves and masters, because it is easy to understand,.  Before you let yourselves be slaves of impurity and lawlessness.  Now you must choose to be slaves of righteousness so that you will become holy.


In those days, when you were slaves of sin, your weren't concerned with doing what was right.  And what was the result?  It was not good, since now you are ashamed of the the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom.  But now you are free from the power of sin and you have become slaves of God.  Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.  For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jeuss our Lord.  


 


Romans 6:15-23


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Psalm 103


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Praise the LORD, I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.


Praise the LORD, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me.


He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.


He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies.


He fills my life with good things.   My youth is renewed like the eagles's!


The LORD gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.


He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel.


The LORD is merciful and gracious; he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.


He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. 


He has not punished us for all our sins, nor does he deal with us as we deserve.


For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.


He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west.


The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.


For he understand how weak we are; he knows we are only dust.


Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.


The wind blows, and we are gone - as though we had never been here.


But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him.


His salvation extends to the children's children of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!


The LORD has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.


Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you mighty creatures who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands.


Yes praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!


Praise the LORD, everything he has created, every where in his kingdom.


As for me - I, too, will praise the LORD. 


 


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LET US PRAY


 


Oh, Lord, be my Lord.  Help me obey your commands and not sin.  Pray for me and help me that I may be able to stand before you sinless and obedient, humble and empowered by your Holy Spirit.  It is your will, Father, that I have life and have it abundantly, both here on earth and in heaven.  Help me help those who don't know you and need to know you come to know you....and love you...as I love you, and, to feel your love as I do.  God, you have called everything on earth into life, let us all now exalt you.  You.  Not our agendas, not our desires.  But exalt you...God.  And help us to listen closely that we might know your will for our lives beyond loving every body and every thing...all creatures on earth.  Show us, Lord, how to be holy and right, that we might have eternal life with you.   Help us to focus on the good things instead of the bad.  Help us help others by lifting them up from the cesspools of life and showing them the way to you, your truth, and, sharing with them that you are the light of the world.  In humble obedience and love I pray, thank you Heavenly Father God, Jesus and Holy Spirit for giving me life that I may say, Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord!


 


And the people said,


"Amen"  


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