Ephesians 2:12-13 (King James Version) That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
No one is born into Christianity. We all have to make a choice. Those who have made the choice to trust in Jesus Christ all have a past. We all came from somewhere and we were all once ungodly sinners destined for hell. But, though we don't focus on our past, we should never forget where we came from. There are people we see and meet every day who are the reprobates, the outcasts, the evil-doers, the hell-raisers, those who are blinded from the truth by the gods of this world. Though we don't approve of their deeds or their lifestyle, it is our job to show them the love of God. It's the next door neighbor who treats you nasty. It's the co-worker who talks incessantly and ignorantly. It's the gang member, the prostitute, the homosexual, or even the nice guy or gal down the hall that doesn't believe there is a God. They may never see Jesus in anyone else but you. Pray for wisdom and strength every day that your life is a portrait of what the Savior is really like. And although you may fail, remember His second greatest attribute after love, is forgiveness.
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