Clean Air, Clean Water....Clean Lives?

In the words of CBI instructor Ronnie Caldwell, " People today want clean water, clean air, but don't necessarily want clean lives". Isn't that the truth?

But, before we go pointing the proverbial finger, Christians have to take a look at ourselves. It's easy to say we want to live a life after God, but how often do we get caught up in the world? We get the muck and mire of our earthly walk stained on our spiritual skin. We say on Sunday "I surrender all", but by Tuesday we are singing a different tune.

Dedicating ourselves to clean living is a life process. We aren't programmed for clean living, so it means we have to reprogram the way we think, talk, act and walk. Instead of complaining and gossiping, we have to reprogram ourselves to be thankful and encouraging. Instead of doing our own thing, we have to reprogram ourselves to think of others...and the contrast could go on forever.

This spiritual walk is a constant learning process. It's not overnight. It takes time. Making simple choices to change bad habits and unclean living will not only renew your mind and heart, it will being glory to our God.

Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.