Born Again, Life of No or Yes???

A lot of people think that becoming a Christian, being Christ Like, means there are a lot of "No's". Many people believe that you can't do this and you can't do that. That is not the case. Yes, there are some things that you will stop doing or saying because they would be displeasing God. For instance, you wouldn't go around cursing/swearing, speaking ill of others or to others, sleeping around with everybody or killing. It's some of the same things that Mom and Dad taught us not to do. God's way, His Word, gives us the strength to withstand the evils of this world that are no good for us anyway. Cursing, speaking ill of someone, gossiping or backbiting can get your feelings hurt or worse beat up : |. Sleeping around or with someone else's spouse or significant other can get you an STD, beat up too or worse killed. The Word of God has things in place to protect us and for us to have a better quality of life. In fact, the Word of God tells you can overcome while the world tells you you're going under. The Word of God says that you are the healed, when the world tells you you only have 6 weeks to live. God's Word says "Yes" when the circumstances we go through in this world is screaming "No!" I think when you become a Christian, and the more you cultivate your relationship with God; the more you will want to shun/stop doing certain things. When we become Born Again/saved, it's immediate; but change from that "old person" you were takes times; Salvation is a process. Yes we are a new creation in Christ Jesus, but the longer you know Him the more you will grow and understand His way of being and doing. When you start out, you may stumble along the way, but you must get up, repent (turn away from that wrong) and go on. The devil roams around like lion seeking those he can devour. 1 Peter 5:8 states: Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour When you become Born Again, the devil will put up all kinds of stumbling blocks to trip you up a lot! He wants you to believe that "salvation" didn't work on you, and that you aren't really saved at all. That is a lie he tells you, and some believe it. Immediately the devil comes to steal, kill and destroy your belief in Jesus and the Salvation Jesus came for you to have. John 10:10 states: The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it [a]overflows). When we become saved (Romans 10:9,10), we receive Christ Jesus into our hearts. We also receive the Spirit of God, and the Word of God does not enslave us to fear "Oh, I better not that or I'm gonna go to Hell." Instead, the Word of God liberate. 2 Corinthians 3:17 states: Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom). Romans 8:15, 16 also states: 15 For [the Spirit which] you have now received [is] not a spirit of slavery to put you once more in bondage to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption [the Spirit producing sonship] in [the bliss of] which we cry, Abba (Father)! Father! 16 The Spirit Himself [thus] testifies together with our own spirit, [assuring us] that we are children of God. When we become Born Again, we immediately become a child of God. Being Born Again, accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, is not a life of bondage and no; but it is a life of abundance, liberty and yes. Some things are just not good for us emotionally or physically, and the Word of God gives us the Hope and Strength to withstand against those bad things we shouldn't do anyway. I am a living witness that living for God is a good and full life. I go out to eat and to the movies. My husband and I even play cards on occasions; I have all kinds of fun with my family and friends. Remember, God is working in each of us on different things. I use to smoke years ago, but at the time God was working on my attitude rather than my smoking. Don't be discouraged by slow progress, but know that God is working in you. This is your life of "Yes"! Did you put your armor on today??? Be Encouraged Today!!! Remember there's a sinners prayer on this site. If you have backslid or haven't tasted and seen that the Lord is Good, then say this prayer ��. I know all of this sounds too fantastical to be real, but don't take the chance that it’s not and be left behind. There's a moment that will have happen, in a twinkling of an eye, and those of us who belong to Christ Jesus will be with Him forever and ever. If you say this prayer �� contact me, and let me encouraged and personally welcome you into God's Kingdom.