2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (ESV)
14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
Not everyone draws the same conclusions. I cannot help but wonder what conclusions each of us might draw if we had read the whole bible with understanding? The context in which this conclusion is drawn was subject to the condition of our resurrection form. The chapter begins with the comparison of our earthen vessel verses our heavenly vessel.
Different conclusions are drawn for different questions. If the question was about forgiveness, then the conclusions drawn would differ from those stated here. There is a different conclusion for every question but yet one Spirit and one Truth. Conclusions are drawn to satisfy that part of us that still questions. Trust and obey as much as you can realizing that doing so is personal and others might do better or worse.
Romans 7:15 (ESV) For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.
We find ourselves relating to this verse and beg to know why we cannot be perfect?
Psalm 101:2 (ESV) I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house;
What conclusion can I draw from Romans 7:15 and Psalm 101:2 since both are true?
The condition of the heart determines what course we choose to walk. We want to come to the conclusion of eternal life with Christ for sure but there are so many unanswered questions on this journey.
My conclusion for this devotional is this: I need to get through today.