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Why should we?

Galatians 5:24

Now those who belong to Christ Yahshua have crucified the flesh with its passions
and desires.

Who are those who belong to Christ, referred to in the above verse? The Bride belongs

to Yahshua. Those who belong to Yahshua must crucify the flesh with its passions and
desires. To fail to do so indicates that our heart belongs to another, that we have idols in our

life.
Satan has deceived many believers into thinking that their lot in eternity will be the

same as all other Christians. They believe there is nothing required of them other than
believing in Christ for the forgiveness of sins and confessing Him. They pursue the life of

their dreams and lusts and anticipate a blissful eternity. What unexpected grief will be
theirs when they realize that the choicest things of God are denied them, things that will

make the most prized possessions on Earth seem as dung in comparison. Those who pursue

the things this world has to offer are truly blind.
Paul spoke of pressing on toward the goal (Philippians 3:14). Those who would
progress to the Most Holy Place must “press on” toward it. Resistance will be present. The

heavenly goal must be kept at the center of attention. All diligence must be supplied to

attain to the goal. Those who are at ease in Zion will not attain to the Most Holy Place.
The pattern and testimony of scripture is that the vast multitude remains at the Outer
Court. It is a much smaller number that will enter the Holy Place and a mere remnant in

comparison who will make it to the Most Holy Place. Knowing this should make the

concerned Christian take heed. There is no room for resting on one”s laurels. Paul describes
the intensity that should be a part of the Believer’s life, comparing it to an athlete running

a race, a soldier going to war, and a hard-working farmer anticipating the fruit of his labors.

II Timothy 2:3-7
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Yahshua. No soldier in active

service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one
who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not