The GWTJ is not for the Body of Christ.
You are, according to Scripture, a “new creature” in the Body of Christ Jesus. What you’re reading applies to those outside the Body.
I hope that helps, Elsie. Let me know.
22 But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
23 if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.
Most folks lean real heavy on verse 22 and apparently miss the next one.