Colossians 3:1-11

An absence of something doesn't mean an existence of another. This is also the case for godliness. The absence of sin doesn't mean that we automatically become holy and righteous. The absence of sin and becoming holy in His sight are of totally different levels. God not only freed us from sin, but also raised us to a level of holiness.

The Scripture says that if we died and are raised with Christ, then we should seek and fill us with things from above. Since God has clothed us with the new self, we cannot walk along with deeds of the past anymore, but live the life of godliness pursuing things from above. 

I don't want to remain where I am right now, but I want more of what is of God. My only desire is to be more like Him. God have mercy only that I may walk the path of holiness on this journey of faith.