Author	Thread: Are you qualified to be a saint?
Admin	Are you qualified to be a saint? Posted : 25 Apr, 2011 08:39 AM If you have ever wondered about it, here is the postive, encouraging answer from the Holy Spirit through today's devotional reminder from Charles Stanley's IN TOUCH devotional magazine online ... Love, Steve Qualifications for Sainthood Monday, April 25, 2011 Read | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Many people hold an unbiblical view of sainthood. Their idea of a saint is one who has led such an exemplary life that he or she is venerated by the church, but God�s Word presents quite a different picture. The Corinthian church struggled with all sorts of ungodly behaviors, yet Paul describes them as �those who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling� (1 Cor. 1:2). Sanctify means to set apart from common use to a sacred use. Throughout Scripture, the Lord has sanctified days (such as the Sabbath), places (the tabernacle), things (Ark of the Covenant), and people. A saint is simply a person whom God has set apart for His purposes. That means every believer is a saint. Before you were saved, your position relative to God was one of enmity (Rom. 5:10). But the moment you trusted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, the Lord changed your position and set you apart for Himself. You were born again and are now His child. He forgave your sins and declared you righteous. A saint is not a perfect person but one who is in a right relationship with God. Although our position of sanctification is not predicated on good behavior, the Lord expects us to live in a manner that honors Him. Just think�God set you apart for a sacred purpose. That means you are here, not to live as you please but to bring glory to Him. He calls us to live according to our new position in Christ. To refuse this responsibility of sainthood is a blatant act of ingratitude, which grieves His heart. Copyright 2011 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. www.intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only. Post Reply
View Profile History	Are you qualified to be a saint? Posted : 25 Apr, 2011 01:55 PM Thank you for sharing this Steve..:glow:Kay Post Reply
View Profile History	Are you qualified to be a saint? Posted : 25 Apr, 2011 04:35 PM :excited:...Thanxs Steve...Truth is Truth...no matter Who the Lord Jesus chooses to Tell it...Awesome...:bouncy:...xo Post Reply
View Profile History	Are you qualified to be a saint? Posted : 26 Apr, 2011 04:28 PM You're sooooooooo barefoot welcome, Kay and God'sJude, and everyone!!! :-) Love, Steve Post Reply