“That you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” Philippians 2:15
God created man and woman in His image and without sin until Adam and Eve disobeyed God. From this point on, all humanity was born with a natural condition to rebel against God and live for self.
This is why the term “crooked and perverse generation” is mentioned several times in the Bible. And don’t forget to include yourself as someone who was born into this generation.
As a believer, you become a member of the “set apart” people chosen by God. However, your inner being is not in compliance with God and you lack the ability to live a spiritual life unless you are anchored to God through the Holy Spirit.
Life is not simple for a believer. You live in the world but you are not of the world. It has become increasingly difficult for believers to live in the light and not get drawn into the darkness of the world. The darkness is pervasive and has infiltrated all of society.
This has happened because the world does not function under the laws or authority of God. And, Satan has been very successful in trying to remove the influence of Jesus Christ and redefine the moral and value systems in our world.
As a believer, you have the challenges of avoiding the temptations of Satan and giving no power to the desires of your flesh. This is an impossible situation without understanding the reality of God.
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world!
The precious secret is understanding you have Jesus Christ dwelling in you in the essence of the Holy Spirit. He is your lifeline to God and your only hope to escape the evil influences of the world. He will convict you of sin and lead you into the paths of the righteousness of God.
Invite the Holy Spirit to live in every aspect of your life—your personality, thoughts, words, and actions. Learn to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ Jesus.
This will make you an overcomer and a powerful light for God! He loves you!
Hal Hollister Ministry 