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“The Real You”

Categories: RELATIONSHIPS, SELF
Is it necessary to change for the good, or would it be better to be accepted for who you are?

Sincerely,
Just Me

Dear Just Me,

When we change for the good, we uncover who we really are.  God tells us to purify our hearts and lives (Jas 4:8).  When you purify something, you take all of the dirt and pollutants out of it.  Sin is a disease that corrupts our lives and contaminates our souls (Gen 6:12).  When we grow in faith, our love increases (2 Thess 1:3), and our joy increases (Php 1:25).  Our lives improve as we purify them.