The Pharisees and Sadducees had their own religions.

…The Pharisees and Sadducees had religion, but they did not repent.
…The lives and personalities of those who are changed…can be changed through “repentance”❗️.
…No matter how much one believes in the religion of Christ, a person does not change.
And that does not constitute repentance❗️.
…People who declare Jesus as Lord are described as “saved,” but what is important is…whether their personality and life changed afterward.
…This may not be the best analogy, but…many people who are paper drivers (those who have a license but can't drive) are unable to drive.
…If you continue to believe in Jesus…your personality changes, and your life changes❗️.
Because you practice God's word in your life.
…That is “testimony.”
…People…have many bad habits…I think.
The only way to cure those bad personalities and bad habits…is through repentance❗️.
… "God… I have spoken ill of someone again… Please forgive me 😭
Next time, please help me to praise the good in people instead of speaking ill of them.
I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen."
… This is just one example,
Even if you fail, even if you fail many times…
When you repent,
you can be changed❗️.
… "Repent, for the kingdom of God is near."
Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.