After a believer is saved he should spontaneously terminate the things of the past. This is the practice of a believer who is clearly saved.
1. FORSAKING THE IDOLS
“You turn to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:9
Any idols or things related to idols must be thoroughly dealt with.
2. DESTROYING THE EVIL AND THE DEMONIC THINGS.
“And a considerable number of those who practiced magic brought their books together and burned them before all.” Acts 19:19
All inappropriate items and improper books, pictures and apparatus should be properly dealt with.
3. RESTORE TO OTHERS WHAT WE OWE
“And Zaccheus stood and said to the Lord, behold the half of my possessions, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusations, I restore four times as much.” Luke 19:18
Whatever we have obtained by way of extortion, cheating, stealing, or any other improper means must be returned or dealt with.
4. TERMINATING THE OLD WAY OF LIFE.
We must pray to the Lord concerning our past conduct, behavior, and way of living. Anything that does not correspond to the grace of our calling, or anything that is not fitting for saints, should be terminated.
“Walk worthily of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1
Praise the Lord that at the start of your new life you can know clearly that you are definitely saved and be led to have a clear termination of your past so that you can have an entirely new living.
1. FORSAKING THE IDOLS
“You turn to God from idols to serve the living and true God.” 1 Thessalonians 1:9
Any idols or things related to idols must be thoroughly dealt with.
2. DESTROYING THE EVIL AND THE DEMONIC THINGS.
“And a considerable number of those who practiced magic brought their books together and burned them before all.” Acts 19:19
All inappropriate items and improper books, pictures and apparatus should be properly dealt with.
3. RESTORE TO OTHERS WHAT WE OWE
“And Zaccheus stood and said to the Lord, behold the half of my possessions, Lord, I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusations, I restore four times as much.” Luke 19:18
Whatever we have obtained by way of extortion, cheating, stealing, or any other improper means must be returned or dealt with.
4. TERMINATING THE OLD WAY OF LIFE.
We must pray to the Lord concerning our past conduct, behavior, and way of living. Anything that does not correspond to the grace of our calling, or anything that is not fitting for saints, should be terminated.
“Walk worthily of the calling with which you were called.” Ephesians 4:1
Praise the Lord that at the start of your new life you can know clearly that you are definitely saved and be led to have a clear termination of your past so that you can have an entirely new living.