"As the apostle Paul warned believers in Ephesians 4:22–24: “Put off your old self … and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”
"What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” — James 2:14 (ESV).
"Last week, OnlyFans creator Lily Phillips, the British adult-content personality who went viral for saying she had sex with more than 1,100 men in 12 hours, shared video of herself being rebaptized, calling it a moment of spiritual renewal bringing her “closer to God.” Phillips said the baptism was a way to “reinstate my relationship with God,” telling Us Weekly that a personal hardship drove her to reconnect with faith after drifting away from regular practice. She said she still prays, but rarely attends church, and wants to “make religion more of a priority.”
"That said, Phillips has not committed to ending her career in the adult industry. In fact, she says she hopes to connect with other Christian creators in that industry and believes her faith can coexist with her lifestyle.
"Reactions on social media were mixed:
“As far as I’m aware, her OF site is still up, so I’m leaning toward this being a publicity stunt. With that said, I hope she does have a true change of heart and seeks to follow the Lord faithfully,” posted one Reddit user.
"Others paraphrased a foundational Christian caution: Do not judge heart motives — but do judge fruit. (Matthew 7:16–20)
"A central tenet in Christian theology is that baptism traditionally follows genuine repentance — a turning away from sin and toward Christ." . . . More...
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