“Your cleansed and grateful life, not your words, will bear witness to what I have done.” (Matthew 8:4 MSG)
How does one live a cleansed and grateful life?
When I think of an unclean life, the obvious sins come to mind: alcohol and drug abuse, promiscuity, violence, humiliation, neglect, an uncaring attitude, worry, taking advantage of the weak,--basically, anything that contaminates our body or mind, degrades other living things, or distracts us from a total commitment to God.
If someone dies for you, it is your duty to live in such a way that honors their sacrifice. Christ has died for us. We have been washed clean in the blood of Jesus. Everything we do must honor that sacrifice. A cleansed and grateful life always acknowledges God’s love and power. Through purity we express our veneration. Through thankfulness we show our reverence. Through commitment and trust we glorify Him.
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