You're either In or Out

Recently, Prince Harry and Meghan (the Duke and Duchess of Sussex) and their two children returned from America to live in the UK. King Charles has made it very clear that Harty and Meghan will not be allowed to carry out royal duties or use their HRH titles as they have chosen to live as private citizens.  In other words, they can't be half in and half out.  They're either going to represent the royal family 100% and abide by the royal household rules or do their own thing. 

Harry and Megan's dilemma remind me of what it means to live as a born again Christian.  The essence of Christianity is crucifying your self and allowing Christ to live in you. (Galatians 2: 20).  In other words, you no longer have a life of your own, you are representing Christ according to His teachings in thought, word and deed.

While King Charles isn't going to disown his son, Harry, and his family, he's not going to allow them to enjoy the benefits of being in the royal household.

Similarly, God is not going to disown born again Christians who still choose to live their own lives, however, they are not going to be able to enjoy His benefits in Christ. 

I am an ambassador of Christ. ❤️

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Relevant Bible verses:

"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16: 11

"Bless the Lord, O my soul;

And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,

And forget not all His benefits:

3 Who forgives all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases,

4 Who redeems your life from destruction,

Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things,

So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s." Psalm 103: 1-5

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor d


o they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5: 14-16

"And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; [18] they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:17-18 

"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8: 1-2

"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." Romans 8: 11

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12: 1-2

"Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?  For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20

"Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5: 20

"I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2: 20

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:" Ephesians 1: 3

"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power." Colossians 2: 8-10

"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." 1 John 4: 4

Photo of Harry and Meghan from Google Images



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