Scripture
Instead clothe yourselves with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
Observation
The commandment to love our neighbours is more urgent than ever. Jesus could return at any time- the night is nearly over.
We need to ensure that we are living as children of the light rather than children of the darkness.
All the works of darkness such as immorality and jealousy, drunkenness and quarrelling must be put off our lives. Instead we need to “put on” Jesus, allowing His presence to cleanse away our sinful nature.
Application
The key to all christian living is allowing the presence of Christ to transform our way of thinking.
For Paul it all starts in the mind. When we think of Christ evil thoughts do not have room in our head.
Salvation is not a one-off deal where we say a prayer and that's the end of sin. Salvation has to be worked out in our lives every day, allowing Christ to increasingly rule our lives.
Prayer
Jesus, may your presence be like a cloak over me today so that in all I do, people see you. Help me to set all my thoughts on you so that evil desires have no room in me. Amen.
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