TOPIC: PUT ON THE NEW MAN
TEXT: Ephesians 4:23-29(NKJV)
- 4:23. and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
- 4:24. and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
- 4:25. Therefore, putting away lying, [“Let] each one [of you] speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.
- 4:26. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,
- 4:27. nor give place to the devil.
- 4:28. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with [his] hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.
- 4:29. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
STUDY:
To “put on the new man” means to shed the old, sinful ways and adopt a new nature that agrees with God’s will. It involves a deliberate and ongoing process of renewal, where one’s thoughts, attitudes and behaviours, are transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
This transformation touches various aspects of life, including relationships, morality and personal character. This new nature has characteristics such as righteousness, love, and spiritual growth.
We see this concept of the new man in verse 24 of our text. Putting on the new man requires a conscious effort to cultivate the virtues of Christ.
It involves seeking wisdom from God’s word and allowing it to shape your beliefs and choices. By so doing, the believer reflects the image of Christ and becomes an instrument of righteousness in the world.
Thus, there is the need for the believer’s personal growth and continuous pursuit of spiritual maturity through a daily devotion and consistent walk with the Lord.
This change process calls on the believer to throw away the old, sinful habits and embrace a renewed nature that This day is another opportunity. the new man. Will you?
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, please grant that today and always, I put on the new nature in Christ, Amen!
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