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Jesus “died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up.” —2 Corinthians 5:15
On the cross, Jesus took our sins upon Himself to redeem us. He cast our sins into the depths of the sea, never to surface again (Mi 7:19; Ps 103:12). Jesus gave His all for us. He desires that we give our all for Him.
The challenge of the Christian life is to live no longer for ourselves, but for Him Who loved us and gave His life for us (2 Cor 5:15). With St. Paul, we are called to profess: “I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me. I still live my human life, but it is a life of faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me” (Gal 2:19-20).
The basic problem is that our flesh is never satisfied, which leads to a civil war inside our heart and soul (Jas 4:1). The good news is that Jesus loves us and wants what is good for us. He is kind and merciful (Ps 103:8). He calls us away from the sin that enslaves us, and delivers us into the detachment and discipline that frees us.
When we are in Him, we are new creations (2 Cor 5:17). Live for Jesus and live no longer for yourself. Be all His.
Prayer: Jesus, make my heart like Yours, so that I might live only for You.
Promise: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He put our transgressions from us.” —Ps 103:12
Praise: Jesus set Sharon free from an addiction to tobacco.
Reference: (This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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