Reality Check

Have you ever thought, "I'm a pretty good Christian. Especially compared to others."? Maybe you're even of the opinion that you've reached an elevated plateau in your spiritual walk.  And when others point out certain flaws, you might think, "I'm not like that!".
Paul wrote, "Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me." Phil. 3:12 

It's easy to look at ourself and compare ourselves with others and think we're all that and a bag of chips. The reason we believe that, is because we are measuring ourself to others. Reality check! People are not perfect, neither are we. We should be gauging ourself with the Word of God.  It's perfect and complete. That's where we will find, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the places we are missing. 

I know, I don't like to think I've got shortcomings either. But, come on, we live in an imperfect world, with devil influences.  It's easy to conclude that we're right and everyone else has the problem, because the devil wants us to walk in the flesh and not in the Spirit.

But Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:20-24AMP "But you did not so learn Christ! Assuming that you have really heard Him and been taught by Him, as [all] Truth is in Jesus [embodied and personified in Him], Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and becomes corrupt through lusts and desires that spring from delusion; And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude], And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image, [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness."

I encourage you to take a look at yourself, began to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any characteristic that isn't lining up to the Word of God. Trust me, He will uncover those areas. Then, make a conscience effort to request the help of the Spirit to remove those traits. After repentance, it's then that you begin to confess what you are in Christ. Speak God's Word over yourself. Call those things that be not as though they were.  It won't be long till you begin to see a new you.  One that's walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh. I guarantee it.

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