Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

In justification, as that person is declared by the heavenly Father to be His child for the sake of Christ's atonement, the Holy Ghost begins the work of sanctification in his heart. It may begin very slowly, but the transformation is real. The person who is justified becomes a completely different person. He begins to live for Jesus instead of for himself. Concern for the salvation of his soul busies his heart endlessly. He would rather speak about heavenly things than about anything else. Even when he performs his earthly business, he does so with a mind directed toward God. He begins to keep watch over his thoughts and desires. He can no longer be indifferent as evil thoughts go through his mind. If they arise, he sighs and prays against them. He is hostile toward every sin. - Walther, *God Grant It!* pp. 668,669