God’s gift of grace is all sufficient for salvation. Man needs to add nothing. But salvation is not static; it produces action in the man who receives it. Man’s behavior subsequent to salvation is the best evidence of the work God has done.
Likewise, God completely sanctifies believers by grace. At the same time God says, “For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves…” Those whom God has sanctified distance themselves from the world and draw near to God. God is the cause—our transformation is the effect.
Once invited in, God forever impacts our lives sending ripples throughout every part of our being. God will alter our thoughts, our desires and our actions. He will change the places we go; the clothes we wear; and the company we keep. Those who seek anything less will eventually go back to a more comfortable life. On the day of Pentecost, Peter told the crowd outside the upper room: “Save yourselves from this untoward generation.” It’s still good advise.
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