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YOUR CULTURE OR CHRIST

Text : Colossians 2:8.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

There are knowledge, philosophies, customs, behaviours, beliefs, values, traditions, principles, habits that are passed down from one generation to another; and all of these have characterized the lifestyle and way of life of humankind all over the world.

Now, when you come to Christ, He wants to give you a brand new lifestyle and way of life. When you are trapped in between your earthly culture and Christ culture, you will not be able to enjoy all the offerings of Christ for your life.

Though coming to Christ (that is, being born again) should automatically terminate your old lifestyle in order to unveil Christ's new lifestyle in you, but many Christians' experience is not portraying this reality.

It is clearly stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation and that old things are passed away. Old things would include your old philosophies, traditions and customs that are not in consonance with CHRIST'S.

 *Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.* 

So many Christians are still being overcome by their former traditions and cultures which are anti-God. This ought not to be. Our newly found belief in Christ should override every cultures and traditions that are not found in Christ. 

The scripture is not mincing words when it says "If any man be in Christ, old things are passed away...all things have become new" So, if old things are passed away, you must ensure you walk in the newness of life.

 *"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life"* Romans 6:4 

 *Make up your mind to start living according to Christ's standard and culture and not your old cultural belief system.* 

Bible Reading:  Philipians 3:3-10


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Father, I receive the grace to yield to the leadings of your Holy Spirit in me, so I can always walk in the newness of spirit and life in Christ Jesus.





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