“But when the time had fully come,
God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law,
that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent
the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.”
So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God made you
also an heir.”
Galatians
4:-7
As believers
in the Lord Jesus Christ we have received full rights as sons. We have become
God’s children meaning we have inheritance rights! Galatians 3:29 tells us that
we are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. Romans 8:17 declares
that we are heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus.
However,
there are many who are selling off their inheritance, choosing to live contrary
to the Word of God; abandoning their relationship with God one bowl of stew at
a time. The Apostle Paul recognized this disturbing trend in the Corinthian
church and declared to them:
“Do you not know that the wicked will not
inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived? Neither the sexually immoral,
nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexual offenders,
nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor swindlers will
inherit the kingdom of God. And that is
what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were
justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”
They were
being deceived into believing that even if they broke fellowship with Christ
and lived immorally, that their inheritance was secure! Paul trumpets this
message again in Ephesians 5:3-6:
“But among you there must not be even a hint
of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these
are improper for God’s holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk
or course joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this
you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person-such a man is an
idolater-has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no one
deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on
those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them.”
How
important is God’s covenant relationship to you? How valuable is His blessing
in your life? Do not be deceived! Do not think you can live as you please,
contrary to the Word of God, and slip in at the end and get His blessing. Esau
missed it! So will you!
Pastor Scott
Burr
http://faithandworshipseries.blogspot.com/
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