One thing I know for certain is that just as God has freed you from the penalty and power of sin through Jesus’ death and resurrection, one day he will free you from the presence of sin at Jesus’s triumphal return!

Shifting from people’s approval to God’s isn’t about adding new tasks to your week; it’s about a new way of thinking that sinks deeply into the heart.

Obedience may come at a cost—alienation, criticism, or even suffering. But as holy sojourners and ambassadors of God’s kingdom, we must remain faithful and display our true allegiance in all we do.