Being Renewed
- By Keeshler Pittman
- Published 07/2/2011
Keeshler Pittman
Born in Meridian, MS. Raised in New Orleans, LA. Author of 4 books available at PublishAmerica.net. To contact me, e-mail KingdomChristians@gmail.com
After accepting Christ, we cannot reap the full benefits of faith without our minds being renewed. Our minds are ultimately corrupt and wicked. We have to meditate on the Word of God and allow his Word to dominate our lives. Before accepting Christ, a person may feel there is nothing wrong with sex outside of marriage (fornication). A person may feel it is okay to have sex with someone other than thier spouse (adultery). A person may feel that taking small things without permission is acceptable (stealing).
I personally was raised in a very liberal environment. I was free to drink and smoke marijuana at age 16. I was free to have sex as long as it was protected. I was free to run the streets all hours of the night. I was free it seemed, but I ended up in bondage. I ended up being bound by sin. At age 17, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and savior. The first few years, I attended church once weekly. That was not sufficient, I ended up returning to my old ways. I was a pitiful soul.
I soon learned the importance of studying the Bible outside of the church. I soon learned the importance of having an intimate relationship with God. The more we pursue God, the more He will reveal to us. I have been blessed with various spiritual gifts. If I did not make continuous efforts to know God better, I would not be able to recognize my gifts. Everyone has some type of gift that is of use. Through continual study of the Bible, we can learn to recognize things that the natural eye cannot see.
Be not conformed to this world. Do not grasp the concepts of this world. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Be completely changed by allowing the Spirit of God to dwell within your mind.
I personally was raised in a very liberal environment. I was free to drink and smoke marijuana at age 16. I was free to have sex as long as it was protected. I was free to run the streets all hours of the night. I was free it seemed, but I ended up in bondage. I ended up being bound by sin. At age 17, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and savior. The first few years, I attended church once weekly. That was not sufficient, I ended up returning to my old ways. I was a pitiful soul.
I soon learned the importance of studying the Bible outside of the church. I soon learned the importance of having an intimate relationship with God. The more we pursue God, the more He will reveal to us. I have been blessed with various spiritual gifts. If I did not make continuous efforts to know God better, I would not be able to recognize my gifts. Everyone has some type of gift that is of use. Through continual study of the Bible, we can learn to recognize things that the natural eye cannot see.
Be not conformed to this world. Do not grasp the concepts of this world. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Be completely changed by allowing the Spirit of God to dwell within your mind.
