Becoming a new creature (man) in Christ does not mean that (although some become a little more mindful of what they do, say or I suppose, think) we automatically shed (put off, get rid of) the old way of speaking, the way we do things or think; it’s going to take time, (individually allowed for each one of us). This is our Glory Road and as we walk it, we discard, the unimportant and we maintain and develop (with Yashuah standing in the balance between YHWH and us, speaking for us and the Holy Spirit guiding), that which is important to our new walk; thus, we come up higher in the LORD glory to glory (His not ours). (2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new).
As we reach milestones, in our spiritual life (which affects our natural one), all the promises Yashuah said we would have, according to YAH’s Word, will become Truths (the many gifts and blessings; the endowment with abilities and powers to study and understand His Word, perform His Will, walk in His Way and achieve total wholeness to be able to be with Him throughout eternity) because of that which we were given and now possess when we accept Christ. And we must remember as Yashuah paid the ultimate price (death) for us to obtain eternal life, so must we pay a price (through serving) to reach eternal life. So, since our acceptance, all that are made known to us is for our benefit. It is right in front of us for the taking; being revealed (glory to glory) to us, so that we can gather those things necessary for a changed life, we are also being prepared for the next step to the next level of glory. YAH is so wonderful. (2 Corinthians 3:18 18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord). 2Peter 1:3 According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:)
It is very important for you to know that when Yashuah gave His life for us it was so that when we (as sinners) sin, then honestly repent, asking YHWH, in Yashuah’s name to forgive us, that He will do it! He does not go about searching His ways and means book to find a category which include that type of sin, but He just do so because it has already been done, once and only once through His Son’s blood. Like many of us when caught in a compromising situation, or conversation, you may say, well, God knows my heart. Yes, He does, but He wants you to acknowledge the fact that He is God and that through Him all things are done and are possible. And when we repent in honesty, He forgives, automatically and then He remembers it no more as far as the east is from the west. That’s how great our YHWH is. (Psalm 103:9-12 9 He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us).
You see, you never stop growing, unless you refuse to grow. Please don’t ever blame YHWH for your disappointing life. Because YAH does not allow situations and circumstances in your life that will cause you to sit down and give up but to sharpen your resolve (a firm determination to do something, which is to serve the LORD God with all your heart body and soul) and make you press on a little bit harder and further (He’ll do the rest). (3 John 2 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth).
Let’s look at the importance of attitudes and characteristics and which fruit should remain after we have given our life to Christ. Attitude is defined as a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. It is very important that we cultivate a good attitude. It is a very important because it is the part of our relationship which helps us to grow, steadily, in our relationship with Christ and others. If you have a bad attitude you will be most likely, rendered, unapproachable which will hinder your variety of service-oriented tools in the service of YAH. Characteristic is defined as a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it. Let’s look at it this way, any residual fruits of the spirit (the good fruit) that we had while teetering on the fence of life (should I give my life to Christ or should I say entangled in the worlds mess), are always the way to go. Cling tightly to these and be wide open to THE WORD because they will be very helpful in your walk. As for the not so desirable that are trying to hang on, in most of our life, things we need to rid ourselves of, we need to ask the LORD for help to get rid of it. Through the strength given, by the Holy Spirit, we can do this. And then we replace it with something that is of YHWH. Because if you don’t you will find yourself in worst state than before; you are on your way to a loving, peaceful and spirit filled life and that old devil can’t stand it so he will see to it that you have more demons moving in than you had before. (Galatians 5:22-26 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
(Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you).
WORKS (FRUIT) OF THE FLESH
Galatians 5:19-26 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. God’s got it no worry no fear.