What is the meaning of Ephesians 4:24? And to put on the new self Paul pictures salvation as a wardrobe change. We don’t just fold up the old clothes; we discard them and step into something entirely different. • 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” The new self is not a patch on the old nature; it’s a brand-new person. • Romans 13:14 urges, “Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ.” Putting on Christ means letting His character shape every thought, word, and deed. • Colossians 3:10 echoes the same call: “and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” Renewal is continuous; each day we deliberately choose the new identity Christ purchased for us. Practical takeaway: – Start each day recognizing, “I have a new nature.” – Identify behaviors that belong to the “old self” (Ephesians 4:22) and consciously reject them. – Replace them with Christlike attitudes—patience, truthfulness, compassion, purity. Created to be like God Salvation is more than moral improvement; God re-creates us to resemble Him. • Genesis 1:26 reminds us we were made in God’s image from the beginning. Sin shattered that likeness; grace restores it. • Romans 8:29 tells us God predestined believers “to be conformed to the image of His Son.” Conformity to Christ is God’s eternal plan, not a human self-help project. • 2 Peter 1:4 celebrates that we “may become partakers of the divine nature,” sharing His moral qualities while never becoming divine ourselves. Practical takeaway: – View every circumstance as an opportunity for the Spirit to chisel Christ’s likeness into you. – When conviction comes, thank God for continuing His creative work rather than resisting it. In true righteousness and holiness “True” signals an authentic, God-given righteousness—far different from outward religiosity. • Philippians 1:11 speaks of being “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ.” It’s produced by abiding in Him, not by self-effort. • Hebrews 12:14 warns, “Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.” Holiness is not optional; it’s evidence of genuine faith. • 1 Peter 1:15-16 commands, “Be holy in all you do, for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’” God’s own character sets the standard. Practical takeaway: – Righteousness touches decisions; holiness touches desires. Ask daily: does this choice mirror God’s purity? does this attitude reflect His righteousness? – Remember the source: “Christ Jesus… became to us… righteousness, sanctification” (1 Corinthians 1:30). We live out what He has already provided. summary Ephesians 4:24 calls believers to dress in the identity Christ purchased: the “new self.” This new creation is designed to reflect God’s own image, displaying genuine righteousness and holiness. Each day we consciously lay aside the remnants of the old life and step into the character of Christ, trusting the Spirit to shape us into His likeness. |
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