The Preparation (Dedication) of the Bride |
Prophecy foretells "The Bride" will attain to the standard of righteousness which Jesus had, which we can call Perfection, but only through the power from God doing the work in them, the same as it did in the man, Jesus (Hebrews 5:8,9; John 14:10 -12).
Those to qualify for this privileged position will have need to offer themselves as vessels for God to work in; they week not to the ways of this World (Romans 12:1,2) having "crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts" (Galatians 5:24). They will strive to subdue the evil from within themselves before it is able to cause its thoughts and ways to become sin. This is only possible by the power of God working in them for even Jesus acknowledged, "I can of my own self do nothing" John 5:30.
These people will witness God's truth and way in their life through humility, kindness, hospitality, thoughtfulness, etc., which are the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22,23; Matthew 12:34).