Romans 1:6-7 "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ."
Jesus Christ does not ask us if we would like to be saints. He calls us to be saints, and waits patiently for us to answer that call. It is an invitation, a divine selection that we must not ignore.
Contrary to popular thought, being a saint does not mean perfection. Rather the word means: "sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated), holy." This is what Jesus Christ calls us to. However, we know quite plainly that this calling is unattainable in and of ourselves. And that's the whole point.
Being a saint is a work Jesus Christ accomplishes in me through sanctification after salvation. Everyday, I surrender a little more. Everyday, He chips off a little more of the "old me". It is a process where we grow in grace, becoming more and more like Him by His grace.
How is the process of sanctification going in my life? Do I view myself as a saint today?
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