Imago Dei

As I read through one of the passages at the beginning of the article, Romans 12, it's amazing to see how we're created in the image of God. Our very self-image is now based on the fact that, as new Christians, we have a new reason for living; and we’ve been given a set of gifts with which we can serve God.  Paul summarizes the spiritual gifts we have in seven different categories; and he indicates that when our lives are transformed by grace through faith, we become gifted people, called to serve God in humble ways wherever we are, and every moment in life is an opportunity for service. In terms of our habits and attitudes, we begin turning from what is evil and clinging to what is good, loving others, being devoted to one another, honoring one another, practicing hospitality, and  letting the goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ be a live streaming video feed through us every day. Christians should be easy to get along with, pleasant, gracious, forgiving easily, and personable. There may be some who won’t get along with us, but if we are gracious to people—we don’t get mad and stay mad at others and don’t let a root of bitterness spring up, we’ll have a much easier time in life. When we receive Jesus as our Savior, He begins to transform us from the pattern of the world and transforming us into the image of Christ. We become people of gifts, goodness, and graciousness.

P.S. I commented on Kayla and Moriah's post