Yield (Definition):
1. a. To give forth by or as if by a natural process, especially by cultivation: a field that yields
many bushels of corn.
b. To furnish as return for effort or investment; be productive of: an investment that yields
high percentages.
2. a. To give over possession of, as in deference or defeat; surrender.
b. To give up (an advantage, for example) to another; concede
Every day we make decisions to yield. We can yield to our selfish (fleshly/carnal) appetites which lead to destruction, or we can yield to God. There are many who view salvation by grace (rightly so) but view sanctification as by works of the flesh (human effort). Romans 6 is a powerful teaching on the believer's victory against and over sin. I encourage you to read the whole chapter, memorize it, and hide it deep into your heart and spiritual mind. Just as salvation is by grace through faith, the work of sanctification is also by grace through faith. It is not produced by mere human effort or will-power, but by yielding to a Higher power (in this case- the power of the Holy Spirit of God). It is difficult for us to yield because we like to be in control, but we must yield to the Lord if we are ever to experience the fruit of the Spirit in our lives in a practical level.
2 comments:
good stuff :)
Great post bro! So many people get this messed up and think sanctification is something they can do. It's sad but true. Thanks for your post and I hope it makes people realize that sanctification comes from and is a deffinate work/event of the Holy Spirit.
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