The old you is dead, and the person you are today is a brand-new creation: a child of God, clothed in His righteousness (Isaiah 61:10). While our full victory over sin won’t be complete here on earth, we can be confident that Jesus has declared believers holy, righteous, and blameless (Romans 6:1-11).
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, May 3, 2023.
The person you were prior to salvation was crucified with the Savior, and you can never be that person again (Galatians 5:24).
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, May 3, 2023.
Throughout Scripture, the Lord makes it clear that hospitality is a requirement, not a request. We’re called to graciously welcome people (Romans 12:10-13). But hospitality is more than entertaining guests. It’s a way of living and interacting with those around us all year long, making a way to accommodate them when they show up. It’s about letting them know they belong – not only in our homes but also in our communities.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, April 16, 2023.
Believers are not led through subjective, mental impressions or promptings to provide direction in making life’s decisions – something Scripture nowhere teaches. Instead, God’s Spirit objectively leads His children sometimes through the orchestration of circumstances (Acts 16:7) but primarily through: 1) illumination, divinely clarifying Scripture to make it understandable to our sinful, finite minds (Luke 24:44,45; 1 Corinthians 2:14-16; Ephesians 1:17-19); and 2) sanctification, divinely enabling us to obey Scripture. When a person experiences the Spirit’s leading in those ways, he gains assurance that God has adopted him into His family.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Romans 8:14.
What Jesus taught the disciples to abandon was not the pursuit of excellence but the path of self-exaltation.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, February 19, 2023.
Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification. Romans 15:2.
Part 5. Trust. Begin to look at your situation as an opportunity to trust your sovereign, omnipotent God who always works everything for your good (Romans 8:28). Consider these practices instead of becoming anxious or fearful.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, May 8, 2019.
It’s a good idea to periodically evaluate whether our thinking, attitudes, and behavior are in line with God’s character and the truths of Scripture. Also, we should take note of what absorbs our attention. It’s not healthy to overload our mind with media reports or entertainment that doesn’t reflect God’s values. Regular exposure to such material can easily produce anxiety, discontent, and ingratitude.
Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, June 10, 2022.
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