Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Sanctification

Thursday - 8/16 - Read James 3:1-12

Why is following Paul's instruction in Eph. 4:29 so important for churches, especially Grace Evangelical Free Church as we attempt to move forward? Please take a moment to read this verse.

How successful will we be in our own strength and power to control our tongue? cp. James 3:78

Should we just give up then? cp. James 1:26

Remember our definition of "sanctification?" Sanctification is that process of being set apart by God to Christ day by day, more and more, for your special purpose He has for you in this world.

You are unique because God made you that way. Your upbringing, socio-economic background, life experiences, education, relationships, personality, traits, talents, skills, dreams, goals, aspirations, spiritual gifts, etc., make you totally unlike anyone else in this world. God wants to use you in a most unique way. That's sanctification.

Our lips or tongue and what they say and proclaim to others fall under this process of sanctification.

Read James 3:13-18 for next Sunday

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