Wanted to give a typical day of a Christian to cut through all the falsehood, giving a very simple and Biblical typical day for a Christian using myself as an example.
A Typical Day for a Christian Biblically:
*Every day I wake up and pray to the Father in Jesus' name based on the 'Our Father', which Jesus commands us is the manner to pray (Matthew 6:9). I ask for guidance, protection, give thanks, give glory, express my love, express my fear in God, pray for family and others, then ask for forgiveness of every sin I may I committed the day before that I am not aware of. We are commanded to ask for forgiveness and it is the only way to be forgiven because we all sin, anyone who says they do not sin is a liar. (1 John 1:9-10)
*Throughout my day I am confronted with choices, of what to do and what to say. I follow the teachings of David by considering my way and asking myself if this choice is Christ-like (Psalm 39:1), the Father guides me by sending the Holy Spirit to call into remembrance scripture (John 14:26), then I make a choice for myself of what I am going to do based on scripture as a lamp at my feet as I take each step in life (Psalm 119:105).
*Every person here that is real with themselves know they sin, that the false belief that we do not commit sin as Christians is a lie. There are times we make quick choices, we make choices based on anger or fear, say something we regret because we are upset. In those times our conscience calls out to us and we pause in horror and shame, "why did I just do that!?" But I know God is merciful, so I pray to the Father asking for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) knowing because of Jesus' sacrifice I will be cleansed. The difference between sweepingly asking forgiveness in the morning and after I realized I just sinned, is that I am not sure what sins I may have committed the day before but still want to be forgiven while when you see your sin it changes to repentance. If you look up the meaning of "repent", it means "to change one's mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins". Which is more then saying sorry, it is realizing you did wrong and change your mind on how you will behave in the future so you do not commit the sin again. You use the Lord's name in vein, ask forgiveness, then do it again, ask forgiveness, then do it again. It is clear to God you are not really ashamed or sorry since you keep doing it, so you are not forgiven, since you are just saying the words you think will ease your conscience while you continue in your sin uncaringly. Also forgive others, or you will not be forgiven (Matthew 6:15).
*During the day I am directed by the Holy Spirit to do works for God (Acts 8:26), based on my Spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:12), which include teaching for me personally though each of us have different gifts and so different works. As a teacher of God's Word I do lots of different things in my life, but these forms are an example of one work. I was led to a few Christian forums to learn and teach, and I will check the site and look through the posts to see where I am lead to reply. When I do reply I am guided by the Holy Spirit just like when I make choices in my life, by the Holy Spirit calling into remembrance scripture related to the topic (John 14:26). I am led to do works, but still my free will choice if I am going to write a post here. Some times I get home after working ten hours and tired, the flesh cries out to me "you are tired and worked all day, just go sit down get something to drink instead of posting". But I choose to do God's work because it is the right thing to do and I have hope that maybe I can help someone that is in spiritual need, but that is not saying I have not let the flesh persuade me from doing God's work. These idea on these forums of "you can not sin", I know I have sinned and honest enough with myself to admit it and repent (others on here are welcome to lie to themselves to feel better or holy). I know my works are my own and God does not mind control me like some say here, because I have chosen not to do them when felt led to do them in my life. Not something I am proud of, but I know I am human and I let the whispers of satan along with the flesh pull me from what I should do.
*I study God's Word, so I can know how to be a better Christian and to do works. There is the lie that the Holy Spirit mind controls you to be righteous and to do works, all that are honest know it is a choice we make. As stated before, Jesus tells us we are not mind controlled, but that the Holy Spirit comes to us to call into remembrance scripture we have read to base our actions/works on (John 14:26). That is why we need to study the Word of God, because if we have no knowledge there will be nothing the Holy Spirit can cause us to remember for us to be righteous or do works (2 Timothy 2:15).
"Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
The reason why our burden as Christians is "light" and "easy", is because the Bible gives us step by step direction on how to behave, we only need to study and apply the teachings to our lives.
"Christians can not sin", then why are there so many Scriptures talking about "IF you ask for forgiveness you will be cleansed"? Why did Jesus die? Why do am I commanded to repent?
"All you need is faith", then why does Jesus say we will be judged on our works? What is the point of life, if not the "trial of our faith"? What is the trial of our faith, if not proving our faith by works and continuing to be Christ-like even though we do not know even if there is a Christ?
"Once saved always saved", then why are there so many warnings about following lusts and the darts of the devil? Why are we given examples of the sins and failings of those in the past to learn from, if everything is predestined? Why do I need the Armor of God to protect me from satan's darts, if I am already saved and nothing can change that?
The one thing all three of these have in common, is that they are all 1 verse doctrine taken out of context and purposely dismissing the rest of the Bible to create a cop out. This is our trail of faith, this is our time to prove our grit to God. You can be scared and live in a cop out to ease your mind, or you can be a soldier of Christ and stand for your beliefs.
A Typical Day for a Christian Biblically:
*Every day I wake up and pray to the Father in Jesus' name based on the 'Our Father', which Jesus commands us is the manner to pray (Matthew 6:9). I ask for guidance, protection, give thanks, give glory, express my love, express my fear in God, pray for family and others, then ask for forgiveness of every sin I may I committed the day before that I am not aware of. We are commanded to ask for forgiveness and it is the only way to be forgiven because we all sin, anyone who says they do not sin is a liar. (1 John 1:9-10)
*Throughout my day I am confronted with choices, of what to do and what to say. I follow the teachings of David by considering my way and asking myself if this choice is Christ-like (Psalm 39:1), the Father guides me by sending the Holy Spirit to call into remembrance scripture (John 14:26), then I make a choice for myself of what I am going to do based on scripture as a lamp at my feet as I take each step in life (Psalm 119:105).
*Every person here that is real with themselves know they sin, that the false belief that we do not commit sin as Christians is a lie. There are times we make quick choices, we make choices based on anger or fear, say something we regret because we are upset. In those times our conscience calls out to us and we pause in horror and shame, "why did I just do that!?" But I know God is merciful, so I pray to the Father asking for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) knowing because of Jesus' sacrifice I will be cleansed. The difference between sweepingly asking forgiveness in the morning and after I realized I just sinned, is that I am not sure what sins I may have committed the day before but still want to be forgiven while when you see your sin it changes to repentance. If you look up the meaning of "repent", it means "to change one's mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins". Which is more then saying sorry, it is realizing you did wrong and change your mind on how you will behave in the future so you do not commit the sin again. You use the Lord's name in vein, ask forgiveness, then do it again, ask forgiveness, then do it again. It is clear to God you are not really ashamed or sorry since you keep doing it, so you are not forgiven, since you are just saying the words you think will ease your conscience while you continue in your sin uncaringly. Also forgive others, or you will not be forgiven (Matthew 6:15).
*During the day I am directed by the Holy Spirit to do works for God (Acts 8:26), based on my Spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 14:12), which include teaching for me personally though each of us have different gifts and so different works. As a teacher of God's Word I do lots of different things in my life, but these forms are an example of one work. I was led to a few Christian forums to learn and teach, and I will check the site and look through the posts to see where I am lead to reply. When I do reply I am guided by the Holy Spirit just like when I make choices in my life, by the Holy Spirit calling into remembrance scripture related to the topic (John 14:26). I am led to do works, but still my free will choice if I am going to write a post here. Some times I get home after working ten hours and tired, the flesh cries out to me "you are tired and worked all day, just go sit down get something to drink instead of posting". But I choose to do God's work because it is the right thing to do and I have hope that maybe I can help someone that is in spiritual need, but that is not saying I have not let the flesh persuade me from doing God's work. These idea on these forums of "you can not sin", I know I have sinned and honest enough with myself to admit it and repent (others on here are welcome to lie to themselves to feel better or holy). I know my works are my own and God does not mind control me like some say here, because I have chosen not to do them when felt led to do them in my life. Not something I am proud of, but I know I am human and I let the whispers of satan along with the flesh pull me from what I should do.
*I study God's Word, so I can know how to be a better Christian and to do works. There is the lie that the Holy Spirit mind controls you to be righteous and to do works, all that are honest know it is a choice we make. As stated before, Jesus tells us we are not mind controlled, but that the Holy Spirit comes to us to call into remembrance scripture we have read to base our actions/works on (John 14:26). That is why we need to study the Word of God, because if we have no knowledge there will be nothing the Holy Spirit can cause us to remember for us to be righteous or do works (2 Timothy 2:15).
"Matthew 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
The reason why our burden as Christians is "light" and "easy", is because the Bible gives us step by step direction on how to behave, we only need to study and apply the teachings to our lives.
"Christians can not sin", then why are there so many Scriptures talking about "IF you ask for forgiveness you will be cleansed"? Why did Jesus die? Why do am I commanded to repent?
"All you need is faith", then why does Jesus say we will be judged on our works? What is the point of life, if not the "trial of our faith"? What is the trial of our faith, if not proving our faith by works and continuing to be Christ-like even though we do not know even if there is a Christ?
"Once saved always saved", then why are there so many warnings about following lusts and the darts of the devil? Why are we given examples of the sins and failings of those in the past to learn from, if everything is predestined? Why do I need the Armor of God to protect me from satan's darts, if I am already saved and nothing can change that?
The one thing all three of these have in common, is that they are all 1 verse doctrine taken out of context and purposely dismissing the rest of the Bible to create a cop out. This is our trail of faith, this is our time to prove our grit to God. You can be scared and live in a cop out to ease your mind, or you can be a soldier of Christ and stand for your beliefs.
