Acts 17:28
Most believers define the terms of a relationship with Jesus.
The terms of Jesus are extreme and seem almost impossible for a human being.
No human being has been able to meet the terms of the Ten Commandments created by God.
Jesus is not looking for perfection because He knows it is impossible for a human being.
Jesus has set the bar high to demonstrate He is perfect, righteous and holy.
The Bible teaches the righteousness of Jesus comes to those who walk by faith and are obedient to the voice of Jesus.
The only way a believer can do the works of Jesus is through the Holy Spirit.
The natural life at birth is tainted with sin and cannot please God.
The Holy Spirit is the life of Jesus and lives in every believer. So a believer can be righteous and do the works of God by yielding to the Spirit.
The believer who walks by faith anchored to the Holy Spirit does not need to worry about falling short of Jesus.
The Christ follower needs to concentrate on these disciplines:
Pray vigilantly and seek the will of Jesus.
Read the Bible daily.
Listen for the voice of Jesus.
Commit your works to Jesus each day and ask Him to guide your footsteps.
Pray for the blood of Jesus to cover you and ask Jesus to reveal anything you are doing that grieves the Holy Spirit.
Give the Holy Spirit authority over your life and be attentive to His thoughts and actions.
Hal Hollister Ministry 