Today's devotion speaks right to the heart of the good ole USA. Why, why why do we care what anybody thinks other than god??? God desires that relationship with us and to grow deeper each day. The devil himself convinces us we need to be popular and fit in with those around us but that is clearly not what the Bible says.
LUKEWARM PEOPLE tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at church and outside of church; they care more about what people think of their actions (like church attendance and giving) than what God thinks of hearts and lives.
" And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Rom 12:2
"I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead." Rev. 3:1
"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how the fathers treated the false prophets." Luke 6:26
"Every thing they do is done for man to see: they make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the market places and to have men call them Rabbi" Matt 23:5-7
It is very important for us to live our lives trying to please God not man. This life is not about ME! I was bought at a price! That price is the blood of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore I am here to grow relationship with Him and serve Him. We are not here to please men. Be very careful not to get caught in this trap of the devil of trying to look good in the sight of man instead of God.
I will be praying for you and myself. Stay strong in the Lord and STAND for HIM!!
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