What does it mean to be a saint?
We often use this word simply meaning our brothers and sisters in the church.
We are referring simply to Christians. I think that is a good use of the word.
It is not really a qualified term but refers broadly to God’s people.
However, the word is derived from the Greek Hagios, which
means sacred, something that is physically sacred, pure, morally blameless or
religious, used ceremonially in a religious context, or consecrated, something
that is (most) holy (one, thing), a saint.
Think about that for a moment. To be a saint, a true saint,
is to be set apart by God, one who belongs to God and such a one that is holy.
As soon as we hear that, we become fearful, knowing our own thoughts, hearts,
words and actions. We often are not holy, not set apart from the world around
us.
First, acknowledge this and turn from unholiness to the holy
God. Second, embrace God’s forgiveness and justification in Christ, which does,
in fact, make you holy. Third, believe that God has done this work in you so
that you can come to Him without fear of condemnation or judgment. And fourth,
by grace, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit in true holiness.
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