Romans 3:9, “What then shall we conclude? Are we better? At all! We have already made the charge that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin.” Jews have God's law and think they are righteous, however, they are actually breaking it in many ways (Hindson & Towns). In Romans 3:28-30 it is written that man is justified by faith apart from keeping the law. Today Christians face cultural challenges, involving laws and morals within their society. An important element of the Christian faithful is the daily practice of sanctification. Sanctification, the imputation of God's righteousness, and, through the believer, his or her progressive conformation into the image of Jesus Christ (Hindson & Towns) impacts the believer in Christ from a cultural perspective. The Holy Spirit of believers must be nourished daily through their faith in Jesus Christ in the world of sin in which we live. I know that I have to filter everything that is exposed to me in my culture. I have to make important decisions that are in line with my beliefs. It is especially challenging with the ever-changing secular movement in society, which degrades and moves away from our Christian values and
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