DCLM Sincere Milk 29 June 2025 — Who Is A Christian? Part 2
DCLM Sincere Milk 29 June 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Who Is A Christian? Part 2
Topic: Who Is A Christian? Part 2
Text: Matthew 7:16-21
16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Key Verse: “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21
Message
Here is a short conversation between John and an interviewer.
Interviewer – Hey, John, how are you doing?
John – I’m good; and you?
Interviewer – Good!
Interviewer – I will like you to answer some questions
John – Go ahead
Interviewer – Your full name, please
John – John Joseph
Interviewer – Are you a Christian?
John – Yes, pretty much. My name is John and my surname is Joseph
Interviewer – When did you become a Christian?
John – I was born a Christian. I go to church every Sunday; my daddy is a pastor. I give my offering. In fact I’m a member of the school choir.
John 3:3 tells us that except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. No one is truly a Christian without the experience of the second birth. You must be translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of Jesus, the only Son of God Who shed His blood to make us free from our sins. Sin is what separates us from God, and no matter your religious background, once you call on the name of the Lord for cleansing of your sin, you will be saved. Remember, a sinner is not a Christian. A Christian is not a sinner. There is no sinning Christian. Seek the Lord for mercy today.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 28 June 2025 – Why Worry?
Further Reading: John 3:1-7
Prayer for today: Dear Father, I realize that bearing a Christian name doesn’t mean I am truly Yours, save me today and help me to abide in You forever.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
