This is so good to read over and over because it should be instilled in our mind and heart so it drives us to be different and Christ like. We need to have that changed life when we accept Christ. We haven’t been perfect but His sacrifice has freed us from our old selves so why is it so hard to change? I think it is because it takes work and constant learning on our part. We tend to struggle with being all in and dying to self. Also the devil is at work trying to make sure it is not easy for us to accept the free gift and walk as a light shining like Christ. What holds us back the most from saying thank you Lord and then having a true relationship with Him that make us want to change? Are you doing all that God requires and asking for true wisdom so this world can be impacted for Christ and we can do what it says in chapter 1 verse 7, “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, cleanses us from all sin.”
We can never be done growing and learning, we must always be seeking more and be willing to live out our salvation. Amen