Phil. 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.
This is Paul's admonition to continue the work of sanctification, to build upon the foundation which was already laid to this point and to go further. It is a very common occurrence to for a believer to experience the life change that happens at salvation and as we go along we realize how our lives are really different and we begin to become familiar with being sanctified. The tendency at times can lead us to a somewhat backslidden mindset where we erroneously think that we are now "holy enough" I mean compared to the way I was I'm clearly so much closer to God... Paul is saying press on, continue, do not rest and especially do not compare your self to your old nature but proceed toward the high calling and experience even greater sanctification.
APPLICATION
Today I will commit to memorize this verse so as to press on.
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One of the most effective ways to allow the Word of God to affect your life is to study it inductively. That is what this blog is all about. Typically one verse per day will be mined for insight and then followed up with how I plan to implement that insight practically. My prayer is that in some way you find this useful in your journey and that it may impact you positively. -G
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