There is an inward and outward person (Romans 2:28). My newness within is my safe place. I will not let trouble follow me into my secret place. In my newness I commune with God.
Putting on the wedding garment of Christ’s righteousness is a challenge to our self-righteousness. Are we going to insist that we are just fine the way we are, or are we going to humble ourselves and admit to a necessary change to be welcome in God’s presence?
Text: 2 Timothy 2:19a; 2 Cor 5:14-18; John 3:14-21
Keywords: saint / sinner / believer / unbeliever
God doesn’t see everyone the same way, and neither should we. He not only clearly distinguishes between believers and unbelievers, but He treats them in very different ways.