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Live as a Child of God - Danilo Montero Christian Sermons 2023 Danilo Montero reflects on the importance of living as children of God, based on the biblical passage of Luke 3:21-22. The author highlights that Jesus lived as a son and that, in the same way, Jesus' followers must also live as children. The author emphasizes that, by receiving Jesus, we are given the gift of a new spiritual birth, where we are no longer just creatures of God, but we become his beloved children who bring him joy. Through faith in Jesus, we have the right to become children of God. However, there is also the temptation to not embrace that identity and to adopt false identities that are based on the pressures of the world and the enemy. Jesus also faced this struggle when he was tempted in the desert. The temptation for us can be to measure success by what we achieve, what we have, or what others think of us. The author points out that real success lies in being what God designed us to be and in living in our essence as beloved children of God. Our identity should not depend on our achievements, possessions, or popularity, but on our relationship with God as His children. He emphasizes that life and purpose emanate from God and not from the opinions of others. The author concludes by inviting readers to understand and live their identity as children of God, remembering that they belong to Him, have His unconditional love, are heirs to His promises, and have His transforming love. He also warns that, like Jesus, we may face moments of temptation, but we must remain firm in our identity as children of God.