Do you see what happened after these people chose to accept Jesus as Savior and Lord? They devoted themselves to a new life of following His teaching. They joined a fellowship of believers. They spent time daily in prayer. An inward change of heart led to outward changes in behavior. True repentance shows in the way we live our lives. Do we live to please self, or do we live to please the One who suffered and died for our transgressions? Every Christian is a walking billboard for Jesus. Let us show the world the change He has made since He came into our hearts.
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