Children of God

But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood, or of the will of the flesh, or of the will of man, but of God.
John 1:12‭-‬13 HCSB

Jesus brought grace and a new way to know God. Recently another Deep Sea Scrolls had been found and discyphered and it had evidence that the writers of the text were a breakaway group from Jewish law, they believed in celibacy, much as our modern day Catholic priests do, but they also locked themselves away.

We do not have to lock ourselves away to be children of God. When we become children of God He imparts His Holy Spirit to be our indwelling guide, counsellor and strength. As we rely on the Holy Spirit we are able to walk the path God has for us.

We are reborn in a new Spirit. This Spirit is our strength and song. As children of God we are urged to walk in His ways, not the ways of the world. As Pastor Steve Furtick said in a sermon recently: " we cannot turn to the world for our values and the Lord for our help." This is double standards indeed.

If we are given such a precious right we must choose the godly values and ways. Amen!