That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Ephesians4:22 -24
The Lord, in His mercy admonish us to let go of every old nature in order to enjoy the fullness of the new life in Christ. Brethren, it's important to understand that even though we are in Christ, the old man of sinful nature fights for position in times of weakness. This was the case of the Ephesian Christians. The solution, therefore, is to daily deny the old nature till it's finally put off. Don't relax in the grips of the old man in the name of grace. Don't be a messed up Christian, fight to remain pure. Let what you left never hunt your newness in Christ. The grace to stand is sufficient. Let the word of God renew us daily by studying and praying.
Let us put on the new man,full of holiness and truth. This new man is the nature of Christ in us,the hope of our eternal glory. This new man is more than a conqueror. This new man seeks to please God daily. The new man is consumed by the zeal of God's kingdom. This new man is full of love and compassion towards people. This new man is a man of peace, though surrounded with evil, he's separated unto Christ. Put on the new man, give no place for the lust of the flesh.
Abba Father, thank you for the gift of salvation. Today we lay aside every old nature, as we put on the new man. By the power in Christ, let every lust of the flesh in us be destroyed, in Jesus name. Amen. Be a new man.
