*RHAPSODY OF REALITIES*

*Rhapsody Of Realities*

_OUR CULTURE IS IN CHRIST_

Monday, August 9th.

Pastor Chris

```Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth (Colossians 3:2).```

As Christians, though we’ve been called and chosen out of the world, we still live among different people with different cultures, backgrounds and mindsets. Sometimes, some Christians find themselves caught in a conflict between their Christian faith and what obtains in an earthly culture. First, it’s important to understand that being  born  again,  your primary culture is in Christ Jesus. You must imbibe the culture of the Word of God. 

2 Corinthians 5:17 says if any man be in Christ, he is  a  new  creature;  you  don’t  have  another  nature,  or belong to another culture; the Word of God is what guides your way of life and principles. Culture is often simply defined as the way of life of a people, and for us, Christ is our life (Colossians 3:4) and faith in the Word is our lifestyle (Hebrews 10:38, 2 Corinthians 5:7). 

Some people like to identify with,  or participate in “cultural” ceremonies in their countries, cities, or towns of natural birth. However, such  “sub-cultures” or cultural events must not negate or be contrary to the Word of God and your faith in Christ Jesus. 

When you’re  cultured  by the Word,  your outlook on life changes. The Word will choose your new norms and become your reference for and in everything. You’ll only embrace and celebrate Christ-values; those things the Kingdom stands for—what you have, who you are—your heritage in Christ. Hallelujah! 

*PRAYER*

_Righteous Father, I rejoice at the transformation your  Word  brings  to  my  spirit  always;  your  Word has given me a culture and the mindset of success and greatness. I celebrate my great heritage in Christ—who I am and all the blessings of the heavenly Kingdom to which I belong, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*|| Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ||*

*|| Galatians 3:27-28 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. ||*

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

Romans 11:25-36 & Psalms 82-84 

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:*

Luke 14:15-24 & Judges 17

*We trust you have been blessed by this devotional. We invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying thus:*

_“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord, for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”_

Let us know that you made that declaration by sending a mail to info@rhapsodyofrealities.org