Put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

 Created in the likeness of God:

 

Ephesians 4:24

24     and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

 

Colossians 3:10

10     and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him—

     

            Here’s something further about that new you. It’s been created in the image and likeness of God. Remember that Adam was created in the image and likeness of God. So inwardly, we are like Adam was before he fell. We can have that same intimate day-to-day relationship with God that he had. This new self was created in righteousness and holiness just like He is. So, if something tries to get us to do wrong, we know it’s not the new you. It’s the old mind and will behaving like it used to.

 

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "You are created in My image. You were not created in the image of some mortal who is under the power of sin, but in My image … one that does not bow the knee to things of this world. You were created unto righteousness and true holiness … that which is of the Spirit, not the letter. You were made in My image. What I do is what you should be doing. How I act is how you should be acting. I am your Father, and I created you to be like Me, not like the world. You do not have to do the things that you use to do without thinking. You can walk in My holiness because I am in you to perform the task. Don’t settle for something less than you were created to be.”

 

            77. My new self has been created in the likeness of God, its Maker. This new me is righteous and holy. It is coming closer and closer to the image of God, the one who created it. How more perfect can it get?