2nd Corinthians 5: 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
As we left the bank in Trinidad, after converting our Trini dollars into U.S. greenbacks, headed for the U.S., we retained nothing of the former currency on our persons, for the process of conversion had already taken place, and therefore, nothing of the old would be present, to raise any eyebrows as we passed through customs. It is called currency conversion.
The same was true of Peter, for after his conversion, there should not be found anything of the old man, mingled with the new. This sacred truth should be studied closely by all of us, who are members of the Laodicean church, for in some cases, there are still remnants of the old currency in our persons.
Thus, there are several points for us to take note of as we drill down into Peter’s experiences, because his before and after behavioral patterns will appear in stark contrast like night and day. To put it bluntly, there are certain things a truly converted individual does not do. It cannot be otherwise, because every scriptural description of true conversion leaves us no doubt whatsoever, as to what this great change called conversion entails.
2nd Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!