“The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” – Romans 13:12
These are strange and difficult times in which we live, but they won’t last forever. As Christians, we must live in such a way that we’re always prepared to serve Christ and welcome His return. We must live lives that reveal Christ, proclaim Christ, and imitate Christ.
As Christians, this is no time to flirt with, toy with, ignore, or embrace sins in our own lives. We’re commanded to cast off, throw off, and utterly reject any and every work of darkness in our lives. There are no “small” sins that “don’t hurt anyone”. None. Those concepts are NOT biblical. Sin is sin. Every sin we practice is a work of darkness that hinders our relationship and growth in Christ while undermining our ability to serve Christ and live prepared.
Now is the time to battle that dirty habit that doesn’t please God. Now is the time to fight that addiction to _________. Now is the time to go to war against the anger the erupts, the gossip that oozes out, the greed or materialism that poisons joy, or the dishonesty that lingers at the margins of life. Now is the time to crucify the works of darkness that keep you from shining brightly for Christ!
Now is the time to put on the armor of light. To embrace a reconciled gospel life. To dig deeply into the Word of God and live in step with the Holy Spirit. To live out life-changing faith and pursue the righteousness that belongs to all who trust in Jesus. Now is the time for every follower of Jesus to reject all darkness and embrace all light!