Titus 1:15-16 NKJV

[15] To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. [16] They profess to know God, but in works, they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

One of the things I look forward to during cold weather is an occasional nighttime campfire. I enjoy the crackling sounds and flickering lights. As the air temperature drops, everyone scoots a little closer to the flames. The closer you get, the warmer you stay. This form of warmth comes from radiant heat.

Godliness (and godlessness) works works the exact same way. As I drifted further from God, my conduct and my mindset were detestable and unholy. I cared nothing about myself, God, or anyone else. I was driven by the pleasures of the flesh. I sought out sin in every imaginable way. I am not proud of it, but I am honest about it.

Over the past three years, I have been very intentional (on a daily basis) to spend alone time with God. I talk to Him multiple times a day. I don't hear Him audibly, but I have His Word... which is the exact same thing. I SEEK HIM. I don't profess to be perfect. I am a sinner who chooses to pursue Jesus. I am a lot different than I was just over three years ago, and the explanation is simple.

"Nearness to God brings likeness to God. The more you see God, the more God will be seen in you." - C. H. Spurgeon