Nigerian Baptist Convention Seek Daily Devotional For August 22, 2022 : Topic – Sanctification
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SANCTIFICATION
Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
Bible Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7
Memory Verse: “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified…” 1 Thessalonians 4:3a, NIV
As a child, I knew my mum had plates that are set apart for special occasions such as Easter and Christmas. Such plates are treated with honour and not to be handled carelessly by any one because they are special and separated from other plates.
Christians are expected to live a separated life. This does not imply living in solitude and refusing to relate with the world, but to be distinct in attitude and behaviour. This kind of life pleases God (1 Thessalonians 4:1). One of the aspects of life God expects His children especially young and unmarried folks to be separated is their sexuality. Even though sexual immorality has become a societal norm, God expects them to avoid it and live in chastity. This should be demonstrated by controlling what the body is used for and an avoidance of lustful activities (1 Thess. 4:4-5), because God wants us as believers to be clean, in and out, at all times.
Are there activities you engage in that indicate an abuse of your consecration as a believer in Christ Jesus? Resolve to drop such today and live in holiness unto the LORD.
Insight: A change in the inner man ensures the outer man lives a separated life.
Prayer: LORD, sanctify me by Your Word.
RBT Passage: Lamentations 1-2