Exactly how does one live a sanctified life? Much like a fine gold chain of a woman's neckless that has gotten tangled, there are two basic components that are so tightly intertwined that it is sometimes difficult to distinguish one from the other. The primary chain is God at work in us. The secondary chain is our decisions to obey (Philippians 2:12-13 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:4).
Our sinful nature tend toward basing our decisions on emotions. When we feel unloved in our marriage , we are vulnerable to the temptation of adultery. When we feel threatened, we are more vulnerable to lashing out at others. When we feel someone is accusing us, we tend to lash out in return.
But when God calls us into his love, we begin to respond out of the security of his divine nature (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; 2 Peter 1:4; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:1-4).
His love changes us.
