Promise From God #1

(KJV) 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
This can be supernaturally obtained at the time of salvation and is a
promise of your Heavenly Father. But.....

I see many "Christians" after they have been saved, continuing their
previous life style. If you think that Jesus is merely a "Get out of Jail
Free" card, you are wrong. In Matthew 7:23 it says, "And then will I
profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work
iniquity."(KJV) In order to have to "depart" from someone, you would have
had to "come" to them in the first place. Make no mistake, God will not be
mocked. You can no more say that you used to be an Alcoholic and continue
to drink then you can say that you used to be unsaved and of the world and
now are a Christian and continue in your worldly ways. We are called to a
higher standard. 2 Timothy 2:19, "Nevertheless the foundation of God
standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And,
let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." (KJV)
The Holy Spirit comes to dwell within you when you are saved. If he were to
materialize before you, would you really want him to go to the places you
go? To bars...to terrible movies, do drugs and get drunk and have illicit
sex? Whether you realize it or not, that is exactly what you are doing.
And when you grieve the Holy Spirit, He will leave. Ephesians 4:30, "And do
not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of
redemption.: (KJV)COME ON PEOPLE!! WAKE UP!! TIME IS TOO SHORT TO WASTE!!
Completely dedicate your life to Jesus and renew your commitment and your
soul to Him today. Before it is too late. The Trump is about to sound.
All you have to do is ask the Holy Spirit to help you to change your ways
and He will do it. Tell Jesus you love Him and He will take you back. Get
into the Bible and see what your salvation really means and what you have
been saved from. And once you truly realize how amazing this gift of
salvation is, you will want to see everyone around you saved as well. Make
no mistake...there are no parties in hell....Patti