IMITATE GOOD

DAILY GRACE SUN. 4THJUNE 2017 IMITATE GOOD 3 JOHN 1:11 Happy first Sunday to you, may the Lord cause you to understand the deep things of the Lord in Jesus'name. "Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. " The God of all grace is a 'good God', hence everyone of His followers must surely be good because goodness is one of the nature of God. This is a also why believers should possess goodness as one of the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23). The opposite of the word good is 'evil', so is anyone who fails to do good, he will surely do evil. So what is evil? It is mere quickness, ill and all sinful acts. Evil is also attributed to the devil because he is the father of all evils. You see, it is the evil nature in a man that makes him think or act evil. 1 Thessanolians 5:15 says, we should not pay back evil for evil, rather strive to do good always. Beloved, you must know today that it is not natural with man to think or do good always, except a regeneration or rebirth takes place in such a man. Unless and until the evil/Satanic nature is done away with and replaced with the nature of God that does good always, it will never be possible to do good always. This is why you must be certain that you are genuinely saved by Christ Jesus. A natural man will do evil and continue in it because he has not seen God of all grace. When he meets with God through His Son, Jesus Christ, his life experience will surely change and it becomes pretty possible to do good, especially as he yields wholly to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Friend, as believers in Christ Jesus, the perfect and unique role model we have is Christ Jesus. So, because He is good, you can't afford to do evil, except you are not a true follower of Him. No ill or evil was found in Him, and this must also be your pursuit and testimony. Hence, live at peace with all men and then imitate good things. For every good and perfect gifts comes from the Father above(Jam. 1:17). May God help you in Jesus' name. Enjoy your day.! Personal Confession: Holy Spirit, enable me to imitate and do good always all my life, so as to draw men to you in Jesus' name. Enquiries@PGM lnt'l richgracemission@gmail.com www.pentecostalgrace.blogspot.com.ng +2348058561464 +2347083069998