In 2 Peter 1 v 3 we read,' His divine power has given us everything that we need for life and godliness'. When we become a Christian we are not left with no resources, no God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. In Romans 7 the Apostle Paul, writes of the struggle he had in seeking to do what's right, the fact is none of us are perfect, but we must seek that godly perfection that Christ spoke of in Matthew 5 v 48. our Saviour did not tell us this, to mock us, but rather to make that our aim, to be ever striving, as the apostle writes in Philippians 3 v 12 - 14. We are not saved by what we do, but by what Christ has done, we are not saved by our righteousness ,Titus 3 v 5, but we are called to be righteous ,likewise only God is holy yet we are called to be be holy. ( 1 Peter 1 v 16 ) As a Christian I have to take this serious, Paul recognised the challenged and struggled with it, why because although we have a new nature we still have the old nature which is referred to as the flesh Galatians 5 v 16 - 17. In Romans 7 v 25 Paul declares 'Thanks be to God ,through our Lord Jesus Christ', our Christian life starts with Christ, and continues with Christ, yes there is victory in Jesus. He is with us in the power of the Holy Spirit, who will grant us the power and the grace to live a life of godliness.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come ;
Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home. ( Words John Newton )
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