Royal family living

 July 28,2023

Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.


Once our eyes and heart are open and receive salvation by Jesus as a gracious gift, how then do we live as his children?  Do nothing and play in his backyard with no cares at all because our brother is Jesus and our Father is God?  Well, the answer is yes but a royal play.  The freedom of those truths take away our need to justify our position but not our responsibility as a family member of God.  We are a Holy Spirit filled family, a loving family, a sharing family and a forgiving family.  Our goal is to be perfect like our Heavenly Father is perfect.  Therefore, If we don't represent the family perfectly our Father will come and discipline us and since we know how much he loves us we hate disappointing him.  His discipline is not fun but always perfect to help us represent the family in righteousness. The answer of how then shall we live is contained in the rules of a royal family, give honor and praise to God in all you do.  This is how we should act when we know we have received the gracious gift of God's salvation which is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Praise you Lord God.  Amen

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