When Christ has changed us into a new creation, we are so completely changed by Him that we hate the sin we used to love and love the righteousness of Christ.
We do not change ourselves into a new creation; Christ does that when He comes to live in us. Our bodies remain sinful, the very reason we must battle it in us all the time with the guidance and help of the Holy Spirit.
God disciplines us to help us return to obedience when we are tempted to sin.
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
We are thankful that it is God's work and not ours; we couldn't do it in our own strength. When we trust in Christ, it is not just for salvation only, but it is also for continual cleansing and redirecting.
Every born-again believer ought to be growing and changing all the time, as we learn great lessons, becoming dependent completely on Christ, we will see Spiritual and emotional blessings as never before.
Hallelujah!!!
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