I Thessalonians 4:8 NKJV

Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.

I Thessalonians 4:8 NKJV

Paul set the goal according to our identity in Christ, in what we have become, lacking nothing but filled with the fullness of God.

For this reason, Paul says we have no excuses but to live according to the image of God and His likeness.

Paul stated that those who reject this understanding are not rejecting the idea but rejecting God who established this identity in all mankind.

Paul continues to say that on top of all that God has put into mankind, God topped it up by giving us His Spirit to dwell in us and remain in us.

So we have in us not only all spiritual authority and blessings, but also God Himself who is now dwelling in us.

That is why Paul says it is not right for children of God who profess Jesus as Lord and Saviour to continue to live in sin.

What God has put in us is far greater than the best solution mankind can ever bring. We have the best help, best wisdom and knowledge from God for us to be victorious in every aspect of our lives.

How we see ourselves is very important. We must see ourselves as Christ presented us before the Father in Heaven.

If we see ourselves according to our human nature, weak and as one who is under satan's control, then we have rejected God and His truth.

But if we stand strong and keep believing till the end that whatever Jesus has said will come to pass, then we have accepted God and His plans.

Therefore, we must renew our mind and heart according to our NEW NATURE that we have in Christ. Start aligning every part of us to follow Christ and to reflect Christ.

Let us live life in His glory and power, in His might and in His strength.

Live in the blessings,

Ps Ambrose