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Saturday, January 31, 2015

Mis-Snipped Hair


Mis-Snipped Hair


      Witnessing is not about some fancy plan or just knowing some questions to ask. Witnessing at its heart is simply sharing Christ with others. Sometimes it may mean a bold and persistent message of the cross, sin, and the reality of Hell. Other times it may mean loving kindness and compassion that gently leads a soul to Christ. One is not better than the other, for both are in Scripture and neither is given preference. The following short illustration came to my mind while in a Bible Study. May you be spurred on!

            There was a woman, a Christian, who went to have her hair cut at the salon. As she was chatting with the young lady cutting her hair, the Holy Spirit prodded the woman to share Christ. She did. And as she explained the Gospel and all that Jesus suffered and endured so that we could have fellowship with God, the young lady began to cry. Tears streamed down her face as she listened and cut the woman’s hair. As the young lady was making her last cut, she was overwhelmed by the love of Christ and made a mis-snip on the woman’s hair.

        The young lady fell to her knees, overwhelmed and the Christian woman led her to Christ and then just held her in her arms for a good long while. After some time, the young lady was not longer sorrowful (….) but had the joy of the Lord radiating from her.

         As the woman paid for her haircut, the young lady gasped and apologized for the prominent mis-snip that she made. The woman responded, “I does not matter, this mis-snip represents you—a soul that has come to know the Lord. I will proudly carry it with me for the short time that it will be there.”

         Mis-snipped hair can represent a lot.

Friday, January 30, 2015

No other Gospel



For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

2 Cor 11:4 (KJV)
 

     If anyone preaches to you another Jesus or another Spirit or another Gospel—don’t accept it! Hold fast to your simplicity with Christ and do not tolerate another gospel!

 

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Simplicity in Christ


 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

2 Cor 11:2-3 (KJV)
 

    Paul had a proper fear for the church in Corinth—he had labored hard to present her to Christ pure and spotless, free from defilement as a virgin to Jesus Christ our Lord and did not want to see her cast off the simplicity which is in Christ for something else which will corrupt. The truth is that Jesus offers us a new life of childlike Faith—it is simple in that sense; not complex and burdensome. But many search for something more—they want a law. They want to enforce dietary law, circumcision, a certain form of baptism or something else as a requirement. O may we, like the Corinthians, cling to the simplicity that is in Christ and not fall prey to other things.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing


Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Prov 10:2 (KJV)

 

    The wicked may amass treasures, but ultimately they profit nothing. Gaining the whole world but losing your own soul leaves you with nothing in eternity. But if the wicked come to Christ and repent and they will be justified and imputed the righteousness of Christ which will deliver them from death. O seek Christ—cast yourself at His feet and cry out for His mercy and cast your wicked treasures which profit nothing aside!

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Room at the Cross for You


Room at the Cross for You
an old hymn

 

The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide; and its grace so free is sufficient for me, and deep is its fountain as wide as the sea.

There’s room at the cross for you, There’s room at the cross from you; Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one—Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

Tho millions have found Him a friend and have turned from the sins they have sinned, the Savior still waits to open the gates and welcome a sinner before it’s too late.

There’s room at the cross for you, There’s room at the cross from you; Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one—Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

The hand of my Savior is strong, and the love of my Savior is long; though sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain, the blood flows from Calvary to cleanse ev’ry stain.

There’s room at the cross for you, There’s room at the cross from you; Tho millions have come, There’s still room for one—Yes, there’s room at the cross for you.

Monday, January 26, 2015

We Gather Together


We Gather Together--an old hymn

We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing; he chastens His will to make known; the wicked oppressing now cease from distressing, Sing praises to his Name: He forgets not His own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; so from the beginning the fight we are winning: Thou, Lord, wast at our side, all glory be Thine!

We all do extol Thee, Thou Leader triumphant, and pray that Thou still our Defender wilt be. Let Thy congregation escape tribulation: Thy Name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Trying Times


Trying Times

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5  If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 1:2-5 (KJV)

 
     When the pressure is turned up & your faith is tried. When temptations to compromise abound—the temptation to lie, to just keep “a little” back for yourself, to be lazy, to do your labors half-heartedly, to wink at “the flirt” in the office, to watch movies you know aren’t good for your soul, to dwell on thoughts that are impure, or to stop longsuffering the people who rub you wrong.

In the midst of all those things Rejoice! God is developing patience in you!
God’s got a plan in this.

       Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit. While it is never “fully developed” on this earth, as we follow the Spirit, the fruits increase and develop more fully. They become richer and more abundant. Down the road these trying times will have been the furnace through which you became a little more patient and self-controlled.

God’s not looking for us to be perfect, but to be going the right direction—following after Him on the straight and narrow.

        Let the process of the Lord developing patience in you play out—so you’ll be prepared for and where God wants you to be later on.

Take comfort, God holds your future.

        …if it is wisdom that you are lacking on how to cope/deal/address all the trying dilemmas you’re facing, ask God for wisdom. The Scripture says that God gives liberally, that’s generously, to those who ask Him for wisdom.

Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Meaning behind an Old Hymn


The Meaning behind an Old Hymn--really think about the words

 

Rescue the Perishing

Fanny Crosby, William Doane

 

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus the mighty to save.

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently, He will forgive if they only believe.

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness chords that were broken will vibrate once more.

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labor the Lord will provide. Back to the narrow way patiently win them; tell them the poor wanderer a Saviour has died.

Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

 

Friday, January 23, 2015

Excerpt from sermon Awakening Truths Tending to Conversion


Excerpt from sermon Awakening Truths Tending to Conversion

(1710)

Increase Mather

 
   Sinners should consider of Death, that the thing is certain, and the Time uncertain, and that they run an infinite hazard if they neglect making sure of an Interest in Christ one day longer. O that they were wise, that they would consider the latter end! And they should consider of the eternity which follows immediately upon death.  If they would do that, surely it would affect their Souls. A late Writer speaks of a pious man, that One in Company with him observing a more than ordinary fixedness and concern in his Countenance, asked him, What his thoughts were upon, he then thereupon uttered that Word For-ever, and so continued saying nothing but repeating that Word, For-ever! For-ever! For-ever! A quarter of an hour together. His Thoughts and Soul was swallowed up with the consideration of eternity. And truly if an Unconverted Sinner would be perswaded to go alone and think seriously of Eternity, if it were but for one quarter of an hour, it may be it would have an Everlasting Impression on his heart. This Sinners can do if they will: And if they will not do as much as this comes to, toward their own Conversion and Salvation, how inexcusable will they be? Their blood will be upon their own heads. Let them no more say, God must do all, we can do nothing, and so encourage themselves to Live in a careless neglect of God, and of their own Souls, and Salvation. Most certainly, altho’ we cannot say, That if men improve their Natural abilities as they ought to do, that Grace will infallibly follow, yet there will not one Sinner in all the Reprobate World, stand forth at the day of judgment, and say, Lord, Thou knowest I did all that possibly I could do, for the obtaining Grace, and for all that, Thou didst withhold it from me.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Virtuous Women in Scripture


Virtuous Women in Scripture

 thou art a virtuous woman
Ruth 3:11 (KJV)
 
         In Scripture, we have examples of actual women who are virtuous Women. We see women like Ruth, Abigail, and Pricilla. While there are many more that could be studied, below are some selected Scriptural passages to contemplate:

And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. 11 And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Ruth 3:10-11 (KJV)

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

2 Tim 1:5 (KJV)

And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. 13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: 14 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master. 15 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. 16 And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. 17 And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. 18 And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. 19 And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking. 20 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

Gen 24:12-20 (KJV)

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Luke 10:38-42 (KJV)

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Young Men, INVEST in Wisdom

 
 
Young Men, INVEST in Wisdom
“Riches and honor are with me (wisdom), enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit I better than gold, yes, than fine gold, and my revenue than choice silver.”
Proverbs 8:18-19 NKJV
 
    One of the most profitable ventures for young men to embark upon is the pursuit of wisdom. Wisdom will keep you from many of the painful follies that American young people fall into, it will keep grounded in the Fear of the Lord, and it will reap many profits in your spiritual and natural life.
     Riches and honor are with wisdom. This may be in the form physical wealth, but it will definitely come in the form of a fulfilled life and the honor and respect of others if you will walk in the Wisdom of the Lord.
         Wisdom’s fruit is better than gold or money! It is way better than material wealth. The rewards that the pursuit of real wisdom has brought me could not have been bought with money. The respect of adults, peers and kids could never have been bought. They are the blessing of the Lord, and a result of listening to what God says about wisdom and how to live your life.
           Do you want to generate a lot of revenue, young man? Well, pursue wisdom. Contemplate Proverbs. Open your heart to the true Fear of the Lord—Fear your Maker and trembling, thankfully receive His Word as your bread.
Wisdom pays returns, so get wisdom! Folly pays disappointment, so forsake it!
 
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

In Purity

 
 
These things command and teach.
Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
 
In Purity
 
   This is an area of many misunderstandings and few applications. To start I’ll include a FB post from our Biblical Manhood group:
LIFE PRINCIPLE: seeking and waiting for God's direction.
In talking to young men about "girl problems" the last few years, I have found one statement that will puzzle many and enlighten others. It is this: if you will seek God and pray to Him for the "big decisions" of your life like work, college, or something really important, then why won't you just seek Him about "the girls?" If you don't get God's approval after seeking Him, then don't do anything. Don't get involved. Until God says, "Go," don't run after the ladies and waste your life piling up regrets.
   Live a life of purity. Live one of conviction and caution in “relationships” with the opposite sex. Above all, follow the Lord’s leading and not your own lusts.
   Your purity if spiritual and physical. Don’t physically commit sexual immorality and spiritually don’t prostitute yourself with this world. Be principled, be Biblically-based, BE SELF CONTROLLED IN THIS GODLESS AGE.
    Live a life of purity! Don’t let your lack of purity discredit you! Be a man of God that actually stands for what God stands for! Our culture is lacking this kind of man.
 
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Monday, January 19, 2015

In Faith

 
 
These things command and teach.
Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
 
In Faith
 
    Christians have long been known for their faith: the faith of the martyrs of the Early Church, the faith of the Protestant’s during the Inquisition, the faith of the Pilgrims, the faith of the Amish, the faith of America’s Founding Fathers—they were all known for what they placed their faith in.
      Be an example of the Faith for other believers, young man. Live in such a way that you won’t be looked down on for being a young man following Christ.
      Scripture says that “whatever is not of faith is sin.” May you have faith!
       Live the faith! Don’t let your lack of faith discredit you!
 
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

In Love

These things command and teach.
Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
 
In Love
 
    “And this is how we know that we are in Christ, if we love the brethren.” Your life should be a loving one. This is not the emotion/affection based love that is propagated by our culture; instead, it is the love in 1 Corinthians 13. Examine that chapter, learn how to love.
      Live a loving life! Love the brethren! “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son (John 3:16 KJV).” Don’t let a lack of love discredit you!
 
 
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Saturday, January 17, 2015

In Life

 
 
These things command and teach.
Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
 
In Life
 
   Your lifestyle is a testimony or a curse to you. The way I live has led others to respect me and seek my advice, but if I didn’t continue to be punctual, not blab who came to me for advice, or was carefree with what I did, people would not have the same respect.
    The lifestyle of the sloth and diligent determine who they are in society. The slothful are always behind, lazy, and corrupt; while the diligent are ready, pure, and hard working.
     Your Christian testimony is greatly affected by the way you live. If you live contrary to the Bible’s teachings then why would people listen to the “message of redemption” that you preach?
     Be careful to lead a blameless life! Others are watching you, your life IS a witness! What kind of witness is it? Don’t let your life discredit you!
 
 
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Friday, January 16, 2015

In Speech

 
Timothy Commission Series on 1 Timothy 4:11-12
These things command and teach.
Let no man despise thy youth;
but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:11-12 (KJV)
 
In Speech
 
   How is young man to conduct himself? The answer is found in this “with seriousness and soundness of speech so you cannot be condemned.” We are told by Jesus that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks”; therefore, your speech in a picture of your heart. Any secret sins that you entertain in your heart will eventually work their way out in your speech. I’m speaking from experience on that one.
   Your words have the power of life or death. With words souls are ministered to our condemned. With words nations go to war or work out their differences peacefully. With words a family is closely knit and encouraged or broken down and a war zone.
    Watch your speech! Set an example for the believers in speech! Don’t let your conduct and lifestyle discredit you, be faultless in this area!
 
 
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

ALL WORK LEADS TO PROFIT

 
ALL WORK LEADS TO PROFIT
 
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Proverbs 14:23 (KJV)
 
    By the grace of God and the revelation of the Holy Spirit, I’ve learned that this Scripture is always true. This Word from God does not only apply to earning money. Instead, every time I work hard in writing, in ministry, in study, in reading, or in investing in a person THERE IS PROFIT. As we go on, I pray that you see why and that the Holy Spirit uses this principle to transform your life.
      Notice the second half of this verse says, “but mere talk leads only to poverty.” Often times our human tendency is to talk and talk about what needs to be done or what someone needs to do or how we should respond next time; but mere talk gets nowhere. I’ve spent many hours talking with people about the condition of our country, politics, the worldly American church, my failing generation, or other countless “downing” topics. But what I’ve discovered is that merely talking gets nothing done. Instead, I have changed my mindset and I try to talk less and do more. Instead of investing so much energy in repeating a conversation, I try to do something to influence my generation for the better, help struggling church members, and stand up for what’s right amidst a country that has abolished absolute right and wrong.
      No matter what arena you find yourself in; if you work hard, God will bring fruit, there will be a profit: it’s the principle of sowing and reaping. If I sow mere talk and ideas but don’t do anything, I get nothing but rotten fruit that shrivels up soon after it has sprouted, but when I work hard to learn, teach, earn money, study, pursue the Lord or anything else there is reward, there is benefit, there is profit in some form.
         As a young man, how are you working hard?
         What profits have come from your labor?
         Where do you need to work hard?
          Get still and quiet and listen for the Holy Spirit. Close this time, communing with Him.
 
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Apply! Apply!

 
 
Apply! Apply!
“Apply thine heart unto instruction,
and thine ears to the words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12 (KJV)
 
  Apply your heart, young man, to instruction! And your ears to words of knowledge! My mission, my resolution when I began a daily personal devotion time around the age of eleven or twelve was to read a Proverb every day and to learn wisdom. I took care to apply my heart to what I was instructed in by my spiritual leadership and I opened my ears and listened attentively to the words of knowledge that many had to share from their past experience. I “sat at the feet” of those men that instructed me.
 
    Daily reading a Proverb is a habit I have kept most days for the past six or seven years and in that time I know that I have grown in wisdom, yet there is still so much wisdom that I lack. Others have noticed my growth though. I encourage you, young men, to seek wisdom and knowledge from those older than you, and, especially, from the Scriptures—for they are the ultimate source of all truth.
 
   This chapter of Proverbs goes on to say two key things:
·       “Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. “ vs. 22
·        “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.” vs. 23
 
    Lord, may all those who read this be stirred to cultivate a pursuit of wisdom, truth, discipline, and firm understanding. In Jesus Name, amen.
 
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Thought 92: Scripture Selections for Meditation



Thought 92

Scripture Selections for Meditation

 

Read John 14.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 KJV

 

  *Please note that we can ask God anything, but when we ask according to His will, God gives it to us. If we ask with a manipulative spirit, God knows that and will not answer our prayer (see James 4:1-3). But how will we know the will of God? By intimately knowing Jesus Christ and to know Him we must spend time with Him.

--Taken from Thoughts by Ryan M Marks


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Monday, January 12, 2015

Lessons from the Life of Joseph--Persistance

 
Lessons from the Life of Joseph:
Persistence
  You never hear Joseph complaining—in fact he almost seems to respond perfectly to his bizarre situation. Skip Joseph’s entire story in the book of Genesis today. Notice how he doesn’t appear to fight back when unjustly sold to slave traders, how he cleans himself up before going to Pharaoh and wisely testifies of God instead of exalting himself now that he has opportunity, and how he wisely prepares for the famine.
    Joseph was a persistent man who didn’t give up. May you be a persistent man like him. Learn from Joseph!
 
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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Lessons from the Life of Joseph--The Fear of God


Lessons from the Life of Joseph
THE FEAR OF GOD
 
     Joseph feared God. We have no record that he responded in hate, disdain, contempt or any other negative character trait. Instead, we see Joseph remain amazing faithful even in slavery and false imprisonment. And everywhere Joseph went God prospered him: when he was in prison God raised him up to be put in charge of all the other prisoners because he was so trustworthy!
    Joseph was at one of the lowest points in life—in slavery and with the temptation of a woman who wanted only fornication, but look at what Joesph said and did
And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; 9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. 11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within. 12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. Gen 39:7-12 (KJV)
 
    Joseph was only able to flee the temptation and respond as He did because he feared God. It is true that you serve who or what you fear. If you fear getting hit by a car, you’ll take precautions to look both ways before crossing the street. If you fear God, transgressing His Law and will will be horrifying to you because you want to please Him, your Heavenly Master.
 
Do you fear God?
 
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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Lessons from the Life of Joseph


Lessons from the Life of Joseph

“…and he left his garment in her hand, and fled.” Genesis 39:12 (KJV)

  Today there is a belief that young men and women who “like”
each other should go off on their own and “date” to find out if they’ve found the right one. They place themselves in a place of zero accountability and at the very feet of temptation (see James 1:14-15 for more explanation). Millions of children have been aborted or born out-of-wedlock in result of such choices—sadly, even amongst “Christian” circles. . . . we see Joseph respond differently, though, to a very direct temptation to “go to bed” with the wife of his master. We see Joseph wisely avoid being around her as much as possible. If we are going to act in wisdom around members of the opposite sex as well, shouldn’t we be careful about being alone with a significant other?

   The Word says in 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 that “God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee… (KJV).” In light of other passages, this promise only applies to those who don’t give the devil a foothold; in other words, this promise is for the Believer who is following after Christ, not for someone who merely wants God for a crutch so they won’t get into trouble. But our God is merciful, He rescues so many from temptation when they only call upon Him.

    Like Joseph, we should flee temptation at the first opportunity. Staying isn’t a sign of manhood or toughness, but stupidity, or in nicer words, a lack of understanding. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says that “God will provide a way out” but also “flee temptation!”

Question for Transformation

Where do you need to flee temptation and set some boundaries so you won’t give Satan a foothold?

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