I am challenged by the standard the Bible gives for Christian living. To come close to this standard, or to attain it, requires a changed heart and an ongoing renewal of the mind. A person who does not know God cannot sustain these kinds of attitudes and practices in their life. When one is born again of the Spirit of God the foundation is put in place to begin to live a life according to these commands and exhortations from the Scripture.

1. In everything GIVE thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.