Wednesday, May 5, 2021

What would my life look like if my distinguished character were Christ?


What does "My Identity is in Christ" mean? What exactly is an "identity"? Webster's Dictionary says that an identity is "the distinguished character or personality of an individual; the relation established by psychological identification."

Clearly, things we identify with can have deep psychological roots and can stem from past experiences, fears, pleasures, and inborn personality traits. 

God tells us right from the beginning of  His Word to us in Genesis that we were made in His image and as such He wants us to rely on Him and find our identity in Him. 

The Psalmist David describes our reliance on God this way. "For You are my Rock and Fortress; for Your name's sake You will lead me and guide me . . .for You are my strength." ( Psalms 31: 3-4)

What would my life look like if my distinguished character were Christ? What if my personality were that of Christ? What if on the deepest psychological level others saw Christ in me and not the dysfunctional behavior I carry around? What would that look like?

When under pressure, what character traits do others see in you?

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