How does God change us from doing what ever is our natural inclination to living out a kingdom life. First He pours love and generosity over us, then He gives us examples of how we might live differently, and then we are given the opportunity to both live that new life and be an example ourselves.
So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]