洗心革面的生命
与耶稣同钉十字架的两个强盗，其中一个讥诮耶稣，可见这人至死仍然心硬；另一个却诚心忏悔，因为他看到耶稣是清白的，他也相信祂真真正正是祂自称的那位救主。他求耶稣在祂得国降临时候记念他，耶稣便应许他，当日他们便一同在乐园里了（路加福音 23:39-43）。
归信基督带给人洗心革面的生命。从前偷窃的开始工作，好叫他们有能力慷慨地帮助有需要的人。爱说闲言、谎话，或污言秽语的，开始说话造就人，而不再说污辱人的话。沉迷色情的人，学习自制和洁净自己的心思意念。
那些不认识教会的人，以为教会基本上是为正人君子而设的。不错，神的子民往往认为他们比其他人优越。然而自古至今，神都告诉我们，祂祝福我们，不是因为我们是义人，而是要藉着我们把祝福传给其他人（参看创世记 12:2 -3；申命记 9:4-6）。
我们若谨记，救恩的福气完全是本乎神的恩典，我们便会存心谦卑、毫无畏惧地与基督的教会里的人交往，又同心合力作工，与别人分享神的福音。
主啊，为着祢的恩典，并为着我们能够与其他得救的罪人相交，感谢祢。惟愿我们能互相激励，一同过圣洁的生活，又与别人分享祢的爱。奉耶稣的名祈求，阿们。
以弗所书 4:25-32
25所以，你们要弃绝谎言，各人与邻舍说实话，因为我们是互相为肢体。
26生气却不要犯罪；不可含怒到日落，
27也不可给魔鬼留地步。
28从前偷窃的，不要再偷；总要劳力，亲手做正经事，就可有余分给那缺少的人。
29污秽的言语一句不可出口，只要随事说造就人的好话，叫听见的人得益处。
30不要叫神的圣灵担忧；你们原是受了他的印记，等候得赎的日子来到。
31一切苦毒、恼恨、忿怒、嚷闹、毁谤，并一切的恶毒，都当从你们中间除掉；
32并要以恩慈相待，存怜悯的心，彼此饶恕，正如神在基督里饶恕了你们一样。
The Great Turn-Around
"Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need." - Ephesians 4:28
Two robbers were crucified with Jesus. One mocked Jesus, hard-hearted to the end. The other repented, seeing that Jesus was innocent and believing that he was who he said he was. He asked Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom. Jesus promised they would be together that very day in paradise (Luke 23:39-43).
Conversion to Christ brings a great turn-around in a person's life. One who has been stealing begins to work so that he can generously give to people in need. One whose mouth was filled with gossip, lies, and filthy language begins to talk in a way that helps others instead of corrupting them. A pornography addict learns to control himself and to have a pure mind.
People who don't understand the church think it's only for basically decent, respectable folk. Yes, God's people often think they are better than others. But God has told us from ancient times that he has blessed us not because we are righteous but so that we can pass the blessing along to others (see Genesis 12:2-3; Deuteronomy 9:4-6).
If we keep in mind that the blessings of salvation are entirely by the grace of God, we'll have the humility—and the boldness—to relate to others in Christ's church and to work together to share his good news with others.
Thank you, Lord, for your grace and for the fellowship of other saved sinners. May we help each other to live holy lives and share your love with others. In Jesus, Amen.
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