Every day, let us strive to do only what is pure, lovely, and just. Imagine living as though we are in a fishbowl, where everything we do and say is visible to everyone. Would this perspective change how we approach our daily activities? The Bible reminds us that everything we do is recorded in heavenly books. Revelation 20:12 (KJV) speaks of the books being opened, including the Book of Life, where our actions are recorded: "And the dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." This reality calls us to live with intentionality, knowing that what we do for Christ holds eternal significance.
As Christians, however, we have an incredible promise: our past sins have been washed away through the blood of Jesus. When we confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior and accept His provision, our sins are forgiven, and we are made new. 1 John 1:9 (KJV) assures us of this truth: "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
The Bible also tells us that God casts our sins into the sea of forgetfulness, never to be remembered again. Micah 7:19 (KJV) declares, "You will again have compassion on us; You will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea." This is a profound promise of complete forgiveness and restoration. It is the devil who accuses and condemns us for past sins, but we are to remind him of the truth: our sins have been forgiven and forgotten by God.
Psalm 103:12 (KJV) beautifully illustrates this point: "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us." Unlike human forgiveness, God’s forgiveness is perfect and permanent. Once we repent, those sins are no longer held against us. Romans 8:1 (KJV) confirms this, saying, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Because our sins are forgiven, what truly matters is how we live for Christ. Only what we do for Him will stand the test of eternity. 1 Corinthians 3:12-14 (KJV) explains that our works will be tested by fire, and only those built on the foundation of Christ will endure: "If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light."
This perspective should inspire us to live in a way that glorifies God. Philippians 4:8 (KJV) gives us a standard to follow: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." By focusing on these virtues, we align our actions with God’s will and ensure that our lives bear fruit for His kingdom.
As we move forward, let us be mindful of the incredible gift of forgiveness we’ve received and the opportunity we have each day to glorify our Savior. Let us live with gratitude, grace, and intentionality, knowing that our sins are forgiven, and what we do for Christ will be remembered in eternity.
