ExodusMagMay2020

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WORKOUT YOUR
OWN SALVATION
Phil 2:12-13 Therefore,
my beloved, as you
have always obeyed,
not as in my presence
only, but now much
more in my absence,
workout your own
salvation with fear and
trembling; for it is God
who works in you both
to will and to do for His
good pleasure
Self-centeredness is a way of
life for some. A way many
people were actually forced to
by the behavior of others and
therefore, decided to put
themselves first. However,
selfishness is not a fruit of the
spirit. Christ made it clear when
He gave His life to be martyred
on the cross. So we also cannot
be selfish.
The scripture above is the only
thing that gives you permission
to selfishness. Be selfish in
Christ. When you are selfish in
Christ it all becomes about God.
My translated version of it is:-
Redeem salvation given to you
by grace, through reverence
which equates to wisdom and
obedience, allowing
sanctification and
transformation by the Holy
Spirit for service, for God's
good pleasure.
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