Newly Baptized    Philippians 4:8; James 3:5-8

This post addresses concerns of those newly baptized.

Newly Baptized discusses what comes after baptism for those just converted.

An important command from the Apostle Paul for newly baptized Christians admonishes them how to develop proper thinking in their daily life, Philippians 4:8. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

So, thinking pure thoughts—true, honorable, just, lovely, and commendable governs everybody’s the life.

Likewise, your speech should become an important part of life, James 3:5-8. “So also the tongue…a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest… set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue… fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue… set among our members staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature… tamed but no human being can tame the tongue. It… a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not ….”

In summary, these verses teach diligence and watchfulness of your thoughts and speech.

In addition, praying described by Paul includes all men, 1 Timothy 2:8-10. “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting l holy hands without anger or quarreling.” Therefore, prayer becomes an important part of every day.

This same verse continues by emphasizing wearing modest clothes and good works, “likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly but with …proper for women who profess godliness— with good works.”

Clothing that does not cause sin in others should be the goal of a Christian.

So, what did we learn?

1.A Christian should think pure thoughts.

2.A Christian should use clean speech.

3.Every day should contain prayers to God.

4.A Christian should wear modest clothes.

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