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Sometimes we can complicate things when we do not need to. An example of this is talking about God’s will. Consider Hebrews 12:14, “Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.” First, work at living at peace with everyone. The word “peace” conveys an absence of being hostile or not being involved in disturbances. Peace in a person’s life gives the idea that you are free from internal and external strife. So it is an ongoing action on our part to as much as possible do not create strife, conflicts or arguments with others. This does not mean you cannot disagree with someone but you do so in a way where you are not attempting to tear down or destroy others.
We all know people who it is difficult to be with because they are always contradictory, egging people on or their attitude is one of their idea is the only idea to be considered. Do we always need to be right? Having the same mind or thinking processes as Jesus, we are to consider the needs of others just as important as ours and to be willing to fulfill needs as we are able (Philippians 2:3-4).
Our conversation and tone of voice is one of building up and encouraging even when we need to speak truth in love and the truth is not necessarily positive. If you desire to love another person, then when you need to deal with a negative issue, you will convey you are trying to seek the best for the person.
Hebrews 12:14 also indicates we are to work at living a holy life so that those who are not holy will see Jesus in us. Okay, how do we live holy? Do we wear Christian shirts that say something about Jesus or God? Jesus was holy when He lived on earth and the Bible is full of ways to live holy. So study Jesus and the Scriptures.
For example, from 1 Thessalonians 4:3, we are directed to be moral, to stay away from anything that is sexually immoral. Do not get involved in opportunities where we can sin sexually. That begins with our minds. Stay away from websites and opportunities that will cause us to think wrong about someone.
Sex is a great gift God has given to us but in the right context between a guy and girl when married. It is not because God is keeping great things from you when you are not married but because of what sex does to us physiologically, emotionally and spiritually, God created sex to be enjoyed in a monogamous MARRIAGE. Getting yourself involved in whatever level sexually creates issues He wants us to stay away from.
Do not hang around people that want to use your body for their enjoyment and your detriment. That is why sex was created for marriage. Dress in a way that does not convey you want anyone to think of you in ways that are inappropriate. And again, steer away from internet sites and reading material that compromise your value as a person made in God’s image.
The Bible has made it clear that part of God’s will is to be holy, to pursue becoming more like Jesus as we live our lives. Let us actively work that living peacefully with others and staying away and even, running away from anything that is sexually wrong. Then we will be intentionally pursuing God will in application to our lives.
