All posts in category Christian LIfe

Living In The Lord’s Laboratory

Our God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscience. He has unlimited power; He is everywhere; He has infinite knowledge. He knew that Lucifer and one-third of the angels would rebel and would have to be expelled from heaven.

Why would Lucifer and his angels, living in paradise, reject God? Probably for the same reason that so many on earth have done. I do not believe God created angels to be robots to automatically worship Him. That wouldn’t be family. They were created with free moral agency. But as so many their hearts became hard and they had sinful desires. They wanted their independence and to separate themselves from God.

Have you ever wondered why God created the universe, the angels and put Adam and Eve on earth? Scripture does not answer many of these questions but I have always wondered and have let my imagination run wild.

We have learned through Christ the characteristics of God. We know that God loves having a family and wants each of us to love Him with all of our heart, mind and soul. Like most parents we want our children to love us, respect us and be obedient to family rules. If our children show that they love and respect us and are obedient to our principles we will bless them and meet at least their basic needs. However, if they reject us as parents, become disrespectful and totally independent and separate themselves from the family our tendency would be to leave them alone. As we study the Old Testament we learn that God would bless the nation of Israel and when they rejected and ignored Him, He would leave them alone. There were times when He would discipline them and it was for their own good.

This is what I imagine God doing. He decided to build a huge laboratory called earth. He then would put a man and a woman in the laboratory and allow them to chose whether they wanted to become a part of His family and live with Him forever or if they would choose to make the same choice that Lucifer and his angels made. I believe God wants a family with Him forever that is willing to love and worship Him and be obedient to His will by choice.

Every one of us has been created to live in God’s laboratory for a period of time before our death. During that time we are given all of the pros and cons of how we are to live. Lucifer, the devil, and his angels show us all of the pleasures of this world and try to get us to accept their way of living. Christ came to show us the reward for living as believers, worshipping and being obedient to God’s will. We are not robots and have the free will to choose to follow the ways of the world or live holy lives striving to live as Christ taught.

God’s love is so great that His desire is that everyone will choose to live with Him forever. But He doesn’t want anyone unwilling to become family. We have a choice: are we willing to live worshipping, loving, respecting and being obedient children or do we find the devil’s world more attractive? What are you willing to do for five million dollars? What are you willing to do for unlimited resources in eternity?

Every one of us will be tempted and tested while living in God’s laboratory. We have a life-time to prepare. Which choice will we make? What is more important: instant gratification while we are in God’s laboratory or our future in eternity? How we live and the commitments we make determines our future. Which direction will we go as we leave the laboratory? Will we pass or fail the test? The only way to pass the test is to go through the maze by following Jesus. What’s a mere 70 plus years or whatever when compared with eternity?

Leave a comment

by Don Boyd on September 3, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe

Posted by Don Boyd on September 3, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/09/03/living-in-the-lords-laboratory/

That Inner Voice – Listen Carefully

Using Word Press I am able to determine how many read my blogs each day and which blogs they are reading. By far the blogs on: “That Inner Voice” has received the most response. I have felt led to follow up and expand on hearing that inner voice.

II Corinthians 11: 14 & 15 – “And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.”

If you have been reading or listening to the news the past few months you have read about a number of people who have done some despicable things who called themselves Christians. Ministers, church lay-leaders and politicians seem to serve a different god than the One we serve. Has Satan infiltrated the church? Should it surprise us? It won’t if we have studied our Bible because this was one of the great problems of the early church.

Fame, power and wealth plus self-gratification seem to be the god that many follow and believe using Christianity will help them obtain their goal. I am inclined to do business with a fellow Christian or vote for a Christian politician. But do we really know whether they are using Christianity for gain or do they really accept Christ as the Son of God?

I hope I am not leaving the impression that behind every rock evil lurks. In the many years I have been a member of Central Christian Church we have rarely had any scandals and God has blessed our body beyond any of our expectations. Yet we must be careful when we talk about that inner voice. In I Corinthians chapter twelve it talks about the gift of distinguishing between spirits. Over the years my wife has been able to spot a potential problem long before I could see it.

I am beginning to question the number of politicians, both Republicans and Democrats who claim to be religious. It seems their ulterior motives do not fit with Scripture, especially those who have supported the death of fifty million un-born babies. How do we keep from being judgmental when we see some of the choices being made? Hopefully, we will not come to the point that just because someone says they are a Christian we accept that they really are. This is where our inner voice, whether it is audible or our spirit-conscience, can help us. Shouldn’t we be praying for the gift of being able to distinguish between spirits?

My message is not that we can’t trust anyone. But don’t be naïve! We must study our Bibles and pray that the Holy Spirit helps us to spot evil spirits. In my lifetime I have never seen as much evil as is evident today. We used to do business with just a person’s word or a hand shake. We have come to the point that we need legal documentation even with brother and sister Christians. Just how much has Satan and his servants infiltrated the church? Don’t be deceived by Bible-quoting Christians masquerading as angels of light and servants of righteousness. I believe if we listen, our inner voice, the Holy Spirit, will help guide us if we are totally committed to Christ. But how often do we make decisions or choices without asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance? God help us during these changing times.

4 Comments

by Don Boyd on August 27, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Spiritual Growth

Posted by Don Boyd on August 27, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/08/27/that-inner-voice-listen-carefully/

Town Hall Meetings – Anger is not necessary

We are often asked to pray with people who are sick and anoint them with oil. I feel it is a real privilege. Recently, I was asked to pray for a person who was having an anger problem. Before praying I asked for some background information in order to direct our prayers.

First, let’s stop and consider how devastating and disruptive anger can be in a person’s life and how it may affect relationships. What goes on in a person’s mind to create outbursts of anger? Why does a person exhibit outrageous behavior and then be unwilling to forgive? What about a person who believes they have the right to become angry? Is the only anger we should worry about road-rage, physical threats or revenge? Have you ever met a person who seemed to be “a ticking time-bomb” ready to blow at any minute. What about people who snap and become “postal”?

Isn’t it possible we can be passionate about what we believe? Aren’t there times when we need to be stern and make sure people realize we are serious? Absolutely, and I believe we can do this without being angry. However, we must not disguise passion and sternness as a cover for anger; lest we deceive ourselves.

During my lifetime I have never seen anger raised to the level it has recently. People are angry over job losses, Wall Street executives, mortgage scams, foreclosures or health care reform. If you have been watching TV it appears many in America have allowed anger to control their lives.

I am no psychologist and can only speak from experience. For years as a store manager I had to confront hostile customers who would speak to no one but the store manager. I have been called every name imaginable because their freezer wouldn’t freeze, their washer wouldn’t wash or their cotton blouse shrank. I know what can go through a person’s mind as they stand there being berated. It’s difficult on the ego, it’s is easy to immediately develop a hatred for the individual and there is a desire to attack or at least be defensive. Over time I learned to rely on the Holy Spirit. I developed an attitude that no one or anything would affect how I feel. I refused to let anyone ruin my day. The apostle Paul went through all kinds of hardships and said that his life was filled with peace and joy. I was convinced, with God’s power, I could have the same type of life. It didn’t take long before I refused to allow anything to make me angry.

Can people frustrate me? Of course! But there is no reaction of anger. Is there any longer hate in my heart? No! There may be things I dislike but to me hate is a form of anger. And the Bible says we are to have no hate in our heart whatsoever.

Let me make a recommendation. If you want to get rid of your anger don’t hang around people who have an anger problem. If you want to become successful hang around successful people. If you want to stop drinking alcoholic beverages don’t hang around drinking buddies. If you want to become more positive don’t hang around negative people. We have tendencies to become like those with whom we associate.

After the individual gave some background information and we discussed the problem we were able to pray. We asked God to allow the Holy Spirit to surrender their heart and be submissive allowing the Holy Spirit to check anytime they felt anger bubbling up in their heart.

May I suggest with any problem we may have, we start each day praying that we are able to surrender and ask that we be checked by the Spirit who is within us to help us live the abundant life God promises.

Leave a comment

by Don Boyd on August 24, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Spiritual Growth

Posted by Don Boyd on August 24, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/08/24/town-hall-meetings-anger-is-not-necessary/

Say it and Show it! Get involved!

I have finally made it to the Blog trail!!

First, I would like to say thank you to both Don Boyd for his vision and patience and Shannon Clark for your helpful guidance.

Mr. Boyd has been there for me in several ways over the last 10 years . I am thankful that God did not take him home a few years ago after his last heart condition. His work is not done!

Like many of you, life has kept me very busy (Family, work etc..)

I am so thankful today that I have a wonderful wife that loves the LORD and my children… Oh the kids! I have to say that Psalm 127:3 says it all, “Children are a reward from HIM.” For any of you who have not had children or are not that involved in a child’s life, Get Involved! I say that because I see children every day who just want God’s love in their life, and I guarantee that you will benefit even more than the child! I believe that God uses children in our lives in part to show us how simple things can be and how great HIS love is for us. I have heard many parents over the years say, ” It is too late!” That is a lie straight from Satan! Whether your children are 2 or 32, they need your love!

I have been in accountability with many men over the years, and I frequently hear the statement, “My parents never said, ‘ I love you'”. Can you imagine what that feels like? Maybe you can, or this one, “We never hugged”. Wow! The damage that comes from this is enormous, but we can stop it! I believe that we have to be willing to “Say it and Show it!”. For people out there who do not have children of their own, again I say, “Get Involved!” It really is not that difficult, and the rewards are unmeasurable. I want to share with you what happened to me just the other day:

I always go to garage sales because it was something my Dad and I always shared growing up. He would take the darnedest things and fix them up and either sell them or most times give them away. He taught me the value of doing something for someone else at a young age. What a gift! Anyway, every time I see a young person with a lemonade stand, watch out! My wife and friends laugh at me because I will save $20.00 on an item and then give away more money by the time I get home. Well, just this past week, I discovered that I have finally made the rounds in Vegas. People are starting to recognize me as having been to their last sale. HA! I tell you, I feel close to my Dad on these early Saturday mornings because he took the time to share this with me. He came to know Christ when he was 68 and passed at 69 (that is another awesome story), but the love he showed us growing up lasts an eternity! (I am now sharing this garage sale adventure with my children as well, much to my wife’s amusement.) So, as I approached a sale the other day, one of the ladies there called out and said, “Hey, he is here again!” At first I had no idea what she was talking about, but then a little girl walked out with a huge smile on her face! She said, “You remember me?, and by the Grace of God I did! She had been selling lemonade at the end of the driveway a couple of years ago. Her mother said that she has never forgot me because I gave her more money than she had made the whole day but most importantly. I actually spoke with her! Before you get any ideas that I handed this girl a $100.00, I did not. It was probably only three or four dollars, but she returned the greatest smile! I remember telling her so, and she beamed from ear to ear. Now the tear jerk-er: Her mother said, “Her Dad is not around much and your words meant so much to her!” I thought, What? you have to be kidding me. I did not do much at all. She thanked me again and I told the litttle girl to keep smiling. As I got in my car, I prayed for her. God’s love started to overwhelm me, I did so little! I started to tear up, how can this be? I only spent 5 minutes with her and she remembered. I felt God’s love pour over me and this verse came to me, “Whoever welcomes a child in my name welcomes me.” (Matthew 18:5)

I again realize that while it is important to tell everyone about Jesus, it is also important to show them – God is Love! Our words are important, but our actions are critical! The next time you or I think that we do not have time to impact a child, remember , it only took me FIVE MINUTES!

I am so glad that we serve a God that let’s us participate in HIS work. What a privilege!

Blessings!!

Leave a comment

by Douglas E. Lee on June 2, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Evangelism, Faith

Posted by Douglas E. Lee on June 2, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/06/02/say-it-and-show-it-get-involved/

Whom do you see when you look in the mirror?

Ephesians 1:3 – 6 – “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.” NLT

When you look in the mirror, whom do you see? Do you see yourself as you believe you are, or do you see yourself as God sees you? We are made with a body, a mind and a spirit. We may or may not be pleased with how our body looks. We often times do not like what our mind is thinking. And, how do we view our spirit? Our limited perspective can negatively affect how we perceive ourselves. Sometimes we have unpleasant memories. We may feel guilty or unworthy, and many times we just wish we could change our lives and start all over.

Many believers do not realize that they can begin again. When we receive salvation and our sins are forgiven, we are given a new life. The problem occurs when we are told to repent and surrender our lives because we are not always sure what that means. This is where the Holy Spirit comes in.

So, how do we repent and surrender our will? Repent means to be remorseful for our past sins and seek the Lord’s forgiveness. Surrender requires that we give up control of our lives to our spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to change who we are inside. I believe that this frustrates many Christians. If we have been addicted and have lived a negative lifestyle as most have, it is because we have allowed our bodies and our minds to control who we are, and if we continue in this manner, we may never get ourselves under control.

Most are uncomfortable giving the Lord complete control. Repentance at salvation is a singular event while true surrender is an ongoing process. Many have never willingly surrendered to the Holy Spirit, and so they find this to be very challenging. As a result, there is little change in their lives and behavior.

In order to grasp the idea of a surrendered life, we must first realize as Christians that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Second, we must accept that God has always loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes. (Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could love ourselves as God loves us or see ourselves as God sees us?) Third, God decided in advance to adopt us into His own family by bringing us to Himself through Jesus Christ. How does it feel to be one of God’s children?

As God’s children, we are told to let the Holy Spirit guide and check us in our daily lives. That means we are to recognize that God’s spirit is with us every minute and goes with us everywhere we go. He is there as our partner waiting to help us make every decision. From time to time He will cause something supernatural to happen as a sign to build our faith. We must continually be watching and expecting that to happen. When the supernatural does occur, we are to acknowledge God as the source and not rationalize the occurrence with the thought, “Wow! Am I lucky!” Always give God the credit because He is the giver of “every good and perfect gift (James 1:17)

Repentance and surrender go hand in hand in the life of the Christian. Remorse for our past sins is good, but surrendering our will is absolutely necessary if we are to live the life that God has planned for us. It is when we fail to turn everything over to God, that we miss out on many of the inherent gifts that a surrendered life brings.

If you are a Christian living without hope and there is no joy or peace in your life, it is probably because you may not understand what God has planned for you. So accept God’s promises and stop allowing your mind and body to tell you who you are.

Leave a comment

by boydlee on May 6, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Forgiveness

Tagged control, Forgiveness, negative lifestyls, repent, spiritual blessings, surrender, will

Posted by boydlee on May 6, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/05/06/whom-do-you-see-when-you-look-in-the-mirror/

Living With Hope!

Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. NLT

Have you ever met Mr. or Mrs. Sour Puss Christian? They always see the world as the glass being half-empty. They live a hard life and from their perspective, misery is always around the next corner. All their life they have worked for God but it has never been enough. In their minds, God has never been pleased with them. What is wrong with this picture? They are living without hope. They see life as nothing but a struggle.

My greatest example of living a positive life is the life of the Apostle Paul. Paul was beaten, stoned and left for dead, jailed without cause and yet lived with peace, joy and love. What made him so strong? 2 Corinthians 12:2 – 4 – “I was caught up to the third heaven fourteen years ago. Whether I was in my body or out of my body, I don’t know—only God knows. Yes, only God knows whether I was in my body or outside my body. But I do know that I was caught up to paradise and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words, things no human is allowed to tell.” NLT

I would imagine that if any of us had the experience of going to heaven and seeing what Paul saw, it would give us the same hope that we could handle any situation no matter how tragic. Doesn’t this example tell us that the closer we get to God and the more thoroughly we understand Scripture, the greater our faith will be and the more hope we will have? This is why Philippians 4:19 is so vital that every Christian should have it memorized. “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” NLT

Does God keep His promises? Do we believe God will meet our needs? Does that verse apply to every believer or just some? I have been a Christian more than fifty years, and I know of no time that God has not met every need of our family plus more. There have been some wants that I have not received but needs—yes. Is it possible that some Christians have unrealistic expectations? Many do, and I will cover these expectations later.

We must remember that faith is not a desire that something may take place in the future. True faith is an absolute certainty, often of things that the world considers unreal and impossible. Man’s natural response is to trust his physical senses and put his faith in things he can see, hear, taste and feel. As Christians we must trust in something we may not be able to experience with our senses. Our faith must be such that we are willing to put up with life’s struggles or pain knowing that we shall receive our reward in the future. Earth is God’s laboratory where He is preparing us for our future!

So, how can Mr. or Mrs. Sour Puss prepare for the future if they are consumed with the difficulties of the day. If they only live for the present as the world lives then they cannot look ahead to what lies in their future. So, where do we stand today? Are we living for the present or living for eternity? If we want to please God and live with hope, then we need to live for eternity. It’s a God Thing!

Leave a comment

by boydlee on May 1, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe

Posted by boydlee on May 1, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/05/01/148/

What Does God Expect of Believers?

God expe

God expects believers to change from being self-centered to being Christ-centered.

Just how does one make all of the changes the Bible requires once we are saved? The Bible makes very clear the importance of faith, hope and love in our lives. The greatest of these three is love. Let’s look at what God says we are to do to live as a Christian.

I Corinthian 13:4 – 7 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

Let’s start with the greatest change we need to make and that is to learn to love. Scripture tells us we must love unconditionally without expecting anything in return. It is easy to love when we expect our love to be beneficial to us. However, that is not what God expects. So what does Scripture say about love? We are told love is being patient with people but not necessarily with the normal events in our lives. We know that we must be kind in dealing with people. If we are unkind we lack love. Positive responses normally come when we are kind and thoughtful toward others.

Love does not envy. Envy can be wanting what others have badly enough to do most anything to get it. Envy can be that if we can’t have it we do not want another to have it either. Most everyone would like to be wealthy, well known and accepted. How we accept the good fortune of others is indicative of our love. Being envious can take away the opportunities that come with being a Christian.

A person with love will not boast. We realize how unworthy we are. If it were not for Christ’s death and resurrection we would not have been made worthy. There is a difference between confidence and pride. Love does not allow our egos to become inflated. Most great leaders do not think of their importance.

Love forgives and holds no grudges. We must never be pleased with the misfortunes of others. Love looks for the good in people. Christians must always tell the truth. We are never to hide the truth. Truth must always win out. Love is trusting and takes God at His word.

Love always offers hope to ourselves and to others. Christians must never allow a negative attitude to stifle hope. Always allow the Holy Spirit to check your actions. Learn to trust Him for your guidance.

cts believers to change from being self-centered to being Christ-centered.

The Bible makes very clear the importance of faith, hope and love in our lives.The greatest of these three is love.Let’s look at what God says we are to do to live as a Christian.

I Corinthian 13:4 – 7 – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”

Let’s start with the greatest change we need to make: learning to love. Scripture tells us we must love unconditionally without expecting anything in return. It is easy to love when we expect that love to benefit us. However, that is not what God expects. We are to show love regardless of the outcome.

So what does Scripture tell us about love? We are told that if we have love, then we will:

Demonstrate patience. Positive responses normally come when we are kind and thoughtful toward others.
Not Envy. Love does not envy. Envy can be wanting what others have badly enough to do most anything to get it. Envy can be that if we can’t have it we do not want another to have it either. Most everyone would like to be wealthy, well known and accepted. How we accept the good fortune of others is indicative of our love. Being envious can take away the opportunities that come with being a Christian.
Not Boast. We realize how unworthy we are. If it were not for Christ’s death and resurrection we would not have been made worthy.T here is a difference between confidence and pride. Love does not allow our egos to become inflated. Most great leaders do not think of their importance.
Forgive. Love forgives and holds no grudges. We must never be pleased with the misfortunes of others. Love looks for the good in people.
Tell the truth. Christians must always tell the truth and never hide it. Truth must always win out.
Trust God and take Him at His word.
Offer hope. Love always offers hope to ourselves and to others. Christians must never allow a negative attitude to stifle hope.

And, finally, always allow the Holy Spirit to check your actions. Learn to trust Him in all that you do, and He will always lead you in the right direction.

Leave a comment

by boydlee on April 29, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe

Posted by boydlee on April 29, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/04/29/what-does-god-expect-of-believers/

Do You Feel Unprepared?

I Corinthians 2:1 – 5 – “When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.”

Some new Christians believe they must overwhelm their listeners with intellectual arguments. Instead Paul, the writer of Corinthians, brought a very simple message of Jesus Christ knowing that the Holy Spirit would bring power to his words. We must never think, when talking to a non-believer, that their salvation depends on how well we know the Scriptures or how capable we are of explaining Christianity. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts and saves. We are just the one that God uses to spread His gospel. Preparation is important, but relying on the Holy Spirit is crucial.

It isn’t how brilliant we are or how well we are versed in Scripture it is our willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through us. It is His power that will help others to understand. Paul said that he came to the church in Corinthians in fear. Yet, he was one of the most knowledgeable and trained messengers God used to spread the gospel. It may not be how well-prepared we are but how brave are we.

I have recommended to those fearful of witnessing to others to tell their salvation story. Or, what has becoming a Christian meant to you? Can you describe a supernatural event that the Holy Spirit has done in your life to build your faith? Tell the story and then ask if they think it was supernatural or just a coincidence. Then let the Holy Spirit or the non-believer steer the direction of the conversation. More than likely they will not ask questions that only seminary students can answer. If they are at all interested they more than likely will be interested in what Christianity has done for you.

Leave a comment

by Don Boyd on April 23, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Evangelism

Posted by Don Boyd on April 23, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/04/23/do-you-feel-unprepared/

Can Christians Still Be Worldly?

I Corinthians 3:1 – 3 – I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men?”

Paul is talking about the difference between a person who is spiritual and understands spiritual truths and a person whose self-interest and aims do not go beyond material things and physical life. It is a person who is unable to understand spiritual truths.

I have belonged to churches where there have been major differences and dissention. There may be quarrelling over non-essential doctrine. It could be the color of the carpeting that needs to be installed. It seems like there are Christians who never change their worldly attitudes. It appears they never grasp spiritual truths and stagnate, unwilling to strive to become spiritually mature. Paul is telling the Corinthians that they are still worldly and they are allowing the world to dominate their thinking.

No matter how spiritual we become our human nature has a tendency to cloud our thinking. But we must become more God-serving and less self-serving and become more sensitive to the Holy Spirit in our lives. If we listen and are conscious of the Holy Spirit we will be checked in situations that require a Christ-like attitude.

I have found that you can usually tell the relationship a person has with God by how they relate to and treat others. If someone is quarrelsome, argumentative, a troublemaking type, that person may be a committed church attender, even a church leader, however, may not be a child of God. A person having relationships that have love, unity and are agreeable are more likely to be a child of God.

It is so hard for many new and some long time believers to switch from living and thinking as the world lives and thinks to living with Christ-like behavior. The question we must ask is the same that Paul asked: “Are you not acting like mere men?” Meaning, are we still worldly in our actions and motives?

Leave a comment

by Don Boyd on April 18, 2009 • Permalink

Posted in Christian LIfe, Spiritual Growth

Posted by Don Boyd on April 18, 2009

https://donboydblog.com/2009/04/18/can-christians-still-be-worldly/