Change

“Therefore, put away everything that is evil, all lying, pretense, envy and unjust criticism.” 1 Peter 2:1

Following Jesus and his gospel means repentance, change, and ultimately salvation. You can come as you are, but be prepared to be transformed by the love of Jesus. There is no way you can truly know Jesus and continue being your past self, doing the same things, sinning in the same way, going to places that you know are not edifying, but rather the opposite. The Word of God was written to give us direction and teachings about how we should be and what we cannot do. We cannot close our eyes to it and mold it to our own standard; We are the ones who must be molded into the pattern of Christ, be more like Him and less like ourselves. Pray that God frees you from temptations, keeps you away from evil paths, cleanses your past, transforms your present and future, to His honor and glory, so that you are transformed.