[soc.religion.christian] Ephesians 4:1

ROBERT@kontu.cc.utu.fi (Robert W. Johnson) (05/14/91)

I therefor, the prisioner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the
calling wherewith ye were called.  Ephesians 4:1.

Has it dawned upon me yet that THE SPIRIT OF GOD WITHIN ME IS A PERSON? 
I am but an earthen vessel, but in that vessel I carry a treasure of unspeak-
able worth, even the Lord of glory.  All the worry and fret of God's children
would end if their eyes were opened to the wealth of resources they carry 
with them, resources sufficient for every demand they will ever meet.  All

their flippancy too would cease if they realized the greatness of the treasure
hidden in their hearts.  If you have only a dollar in your pocket you can 
march gaily along the street knowing that it matters little if you lose your
money, for there is not much at stake.  But if the sum you carry is five 
thousand dollars, the position is vastly different, and your whole demeanour
will be different too.  There will be gret gladness in your heart, but no
careless jaunting along the road;  and once in a while you will slacken your
pace and, slipping your hand into your pocket, you will quietly finger your
treasure again, and then with joyful solemnity continue about your way.  
Yes, I say it with the utmost reverence:  You who have been born again of
the Spirit of God--you carry God in your heart!

John 3:3, 5-6
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except 
a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. ...

Jesus answered him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born 
of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.  That
which is born of flesh is flesh;  and that which is born of the Spirit is
spirit.

1 Cor. 6:17
But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.

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Robert W. Johnson
Computer center, The University of Turku, Turku Finland
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