Value
clarification and renunciation are teammates. Value clarification is necessary when
facing conflict and difficult choices. Renunciation compels us to forsake sin
and deny Satan access to our lives. Renunciation demands the abandonment of the
broad, easy way Jesus said leads to destruction.
Renunciation is emboldened by godly values, as 2
Corinthians 4:2 implies. “We have
renounced secret and shameful ways. Neither do we use deception to distort the
word of God. By setting forth the truth plainly in God’s sight, we commend
ourselves to everyone's conscience." In moments of weakness we’re tempted
to take the broad and easy way by acting as if we’ve never been redeemed.
When and if this happens, pledge to forsake sin and
deny Satan access to your choices. Permit God's grace and mercy to restore,
reclaim, cleanse and forgive you completely. With this renewed determination,
endurance and moral character grow stronger. That's good news!
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