... your likes / dislikes ... your physical looks ... your attitude ... your lifestyle ... your beliefs ... Different things ... and what we desire to be remembered of us is not necessarily what actually will be.
And then if you are a Christian, that is, a follower of Jesus Christ, what evidence is there (to see) of your relationship with Him? What do you see in me? What do I see in me?
Growing - Maturing - Vibrant - Fruitful - Blessed OR Stagnant - Greedy - Immoral - Impure - Unfruitful - Dead
Sometimes following God's commandments as an individual, or as a body of believers can be heart-wrenching. Love the sinner, hate the sin. Love / loving another somethings brings with it distasteful tasks. Think about what Ephesians 5 (New Living Translation) says to believers --
1 Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are his dear children
2 ... following the example of Christ ...
3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people.
5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is really an idolater who worships the things of this world.
2 ... following the example of Christ ...
3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people.
5 You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is really an idolater who worships the things of this world.
6 Don't be fooled by those why try to excuse these things, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey him.
8 ... now you are full of light from the Lord, and your behavior should show it!
10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them.
15 So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.
17 Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.
18 ... Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you."
8 ... now you are full of light from the Lord, and your behavior should show it!
10 Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.
11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, rebuke and expose them.
15 So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise.
17 Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.
18 ... Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you."
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