Ken Boa discusses two more essential aspects of our identity as followers of Christ. Affirm these each morning in order to renew your heart and mind.
We are a new creation in Christ. Nevertheless, the old power of sin still wages war against the Spirit within us. We are in a soul-forming process by which the Spirit puts to death in us the deeds of the flesh. It is vital, therefore, that we remind ourselves who we are as fruit-bearers in the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23).
Our ultimate purpose as followers of Jesus is to love God completely, ourselves correctly, and others compassionately.
This involves at least three aspects that we should meditate on frequently:
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This teaching comes from Ken Boa’s Spiritual Renewal Card Set, a tool for enhancing your spiritual life and devotional times. See also Ken’s Morning Affirmation List.
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