Romans 13:13-14, Put On the Lord Jesus Christ

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Romans 13:13-14 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

The believer is called to be vigilant to guard against yielding to sin. The Apostle Paul is exhorting the believer by a command from God to personally take charge of his life that it be guided by God’s Word and His Spirit. He makes a contrast that the believer cast off every work of darkness and walk in the light, in holiness.

The Apostle John tells the dangers in this world that live in, 1 John 2:15-16 “ Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”

The Apostle Paul exhorts the believer to enjoy the life lived in the beauty of holiness wherein Christ by His sacrifice on the cross has made us holy. By His blood shed for the cleansing of our sins and by His death and resurrection giving to us victory over the stink of sin and death. To put on Jesus Christ is summarised by Jesus in the Beatitudes.

Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 

Thank God for sending our Lord Jesus Christ to show us the way of blessing. May we walk therein. Amen.