Does Being a Christian Make Me Different?
Elisabeth Elliot said, “The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian. But the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman.”
When I read that, I thought of anger. We need to ask ourselves, does the fact that I am a Christian make me a different kind of person? In other words, does the Lord rule in my heart enough that I don’t get angry like I once did?
Anger thrives in a heart that is self-centered and self-serving. God is love—i.e. other-centered and other-serving. When I have a problem with anger, it’s a sign that I am on the throne of my heart, not God–a signal that I need more of God. I need to let Him love through me.
I Corinthians 13 describes godly love. One way to gain victory over anger is to use that chapter as a standard and pray that God will transform your heart with His love, praying specifically for qualities that you lack which are listed in those verses.
As you pray that His love grow in you, you can be confident you are in agreement with the Lord. Our love is as filthy rags. s being a Christian making a difference? It takes time for the transformation to take place. Persevere. Ask and keep on asking, and you shall receive.
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