Why am I always hearing about repentance?

Repentance is a natural by-product of falling in love with G-d . To repent means: To change one's mind & purpose, to turn away from, regret .

When you accepted G-d’s free gift of salvation, you made a choice to turn away (repent) from the ways of the world. This means turning your ways to G-d’s ways so He can use you to accomplish His perfect will.

G-d is very clear in what He expects of us as His children. When He atoned us we were called to live a holy lifestyle.

2 Timothy 2:19 ,21 But G-d's truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are His," and "Those who claim they belong to the Lord must turn away from all wickedness.” If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil G-d can use for His purpose. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

If you were to write down what you think G-d means by a holy lifestyle what would you write?

Here’s what G-d had Rabbi Sha’ul (Paul) write to the people of Colosse so they would understand holiness.

Colossians 3:5-17 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual sin, impurity, lust, and shameful desires. Don't be greedy for the good things of this life, for that is idolatry. G-d's terrible anger will come upon those who do such things. You used to do them when your life was still part of this world. But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don't lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old evil nature and all its wicked deeds. In its place you have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Messiah, who created this new nature within you. In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Messiah is all that matters, and He lives in all of us. Since G-d chose you to be the holy people whom He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love. Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony. And let the peace that comes from Messiah rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Let the words of Messiah, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use His words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to G-d with thankful hearts. And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Yeshua, all the while giving thanks through Him to G-d the Father. 

Wow! These are some tall orders. Fortunately we have several tools to help us. 

A true desire is birthed in us by the Ruach haKodesh which empowers us to please Him and to obey Him.

Philippians 2:13 For G-d is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.

We can not use our own limited strength or wisdom but can rely on G-d and His wisdom for direction in our life.

Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.

We can benefit from the blessings of other believers to lean on, to learn from, and to give back to. Become involved in a good Bible believing Messianic synagogue or church in your area

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