God gives us a clear warning here:
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
As a Christian we have to be very careful. As we try to live our lives as the Lord directs us too we also are to gently guide others in their walk too. If we are not very careful though we can get to a point where we think we are so strong in our walk with the Lord that we can not fall. That is the warning here. If we get to that point we get lazy and can rely in our own strength instead of God's!! Next thing ya know BAM you have fallen to a temptation. The good news in these verses is there are no new temptations. Everything we will be tempted by has tempted somebody else. God is faithful to us and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear! Wow God loves us so much!!!! God will always provide a way of escape. Guess what??? That means it falls back on us to get away from the temptation....run from it!
So this morning keep a watch out and always be looking for that temptation....when you see him run!
Tom
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
God hates divorce!
This can be a tough subject these days but it must be looked at from God's point of view:
Malachi 2:16
16 “ For the LORD God of Israel says
That He hates divorce,
For it covers one’s garment with violence,”
Says the LORD of hosts.
“ Therefore take heed to your spirit,
That you do not deal treacherously.”
Now I realize there are reasons for divorce. But when things get tough it is also a time that we can forgive let us not forget that. What i very troublesome to me is that the divorce rate is over 50% now. Think about that 1 in every 2 marriages will end in divorce. I wish I could say it was different among Christians but it is not. That should trouble all of us who say we are followers of Christ! The church sure isn't setting a very good example in this area! While God's Word did make provisions for divorce which were very strict, God makes it clear in this verse what He thinks about divorce.
So this morning let us remember what God says about divorce and act accordingly!
Tom
Malachi 2:16
16 “ For the LORD God of Israel says
That He hates divorce,
For it covers one’s garment with violence,”
Says the LORD of hosts.
“ Therefore take heed to your spirit,
That you do not deal treacherously.”
Now I realize there are reasons for divorce. But when things get tough it is also a time that we can forgive let us not forget that. What i very troublesome to me is that the divorce rate is over 50% now. Think about that 1 in every 2 marriages will end in divorce. I wish I could say it was different among Christians but it is not. That should trouble all of us who say we are followers of Christ! The church sure isn't setting a very good example in this area! While God's Word did make provisions for divorce which were very strict, God makes it clear in this verse what He thinks about divorce.
So this morning let us remember what God says about divorce and act accordingly!
Tom
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Turn away!
This verse we need to think about very seriously:
Matthew 5:28
28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
While this verse is being applied towards men it also valid for women too. Women lust just as well as men. This warning from God is very hard to keep from doing. Think about it. Everywhere you look from tv to billboards to the individual dress of men and women. Temptation!!!! The devil is great at luring us in with sexual temptations. Our society had helped him out so much think about how men and women dress. Body parts hanging out just begging us to look and lust. God made it clear in His Word that those who practice adultery and do not repent will not inherit the kingdom of God!
So the best thing to do is turn away and think about what God's Word says!
Tom
Matthew 5:28
28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
While this verse is being applied towards men it also valid for women too. Women lust just as well as men. This warning from God is very hard to keep from doing. Think about it. Everywhere you look from tv to billboards to the individual dress of men and women. Temptation!!!! The devil is great at luring us in with sexual temptations. Our society had helped him out so much think about how men and women dress. Body parts hanging out just begging us to look and lust. God made it clear in His Word that those who practice adultery and do not repent will not inherit the kingdom of God!
So the best thing to do is turn away and think about what God's Word says!
Tom
Monday, June 27, 2011
Why???
Why has this verse been thrown aside??? It seems as thought society today has thrown it out the window.
Exodus 20:14
14 “You shall not commit adultery."
The Journal of Psychology and Christianity posted statistics that stated up to 65% of husbands and 55% of wives will commit adultery by the age 40!!! Gee whiz that is ridiculous!!! God is very clear in his Word that if we don't repent of this sin we will not be in heaven. That is the great thing about Jesus He will for give us if we are willing to surrender our lives to him. My challenge to each one of us this morning is to stand strong and obey the Word of God and encourage and teach others to do the same!
Tom
Exodus 20:14
14 “You shall not commit adultery."
The Journal of Psychology and Christianity posted statistics that stated up to 65% of husbands and 55% of wives will commit adultery by the age 40!!! Gee whiz that is ridiculous!!! God is very clear in his Word that if we don't repent of this sin we will not be in heaven. That is the great thing about Jesus He will for give us if we are willing to surrender our lives to him. My challenge to each one of us this morning is to stand strong and obey the Word of God and encourage and teach others to do the same!
Tom
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Don't put people first!
Wow did this verse ever jump out at me this morning.
Galatians 1:10
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
How much time do we spend trying to get peoples approval? Some don't care what people think and others care way too much what people think. Paul makes it very clear here that people are not our number one priority. Now let me be clear that the Bible makes it clear we are to love others and put them ahead of ourselves but Jesus is to be the MAIN priority in our life. Paul even tells us here that if we are trying to be a people pleaser in stead of a Jesus pleaser than we need to check our status with Christ. Our God is a jealous God and He deserves all the glory and worship!!!!
So this morning who is first in your life???? Your wife, kids, boss, or do you have Jesus in the number one slot? Does your life prove that Jesus is your top priority?
Tom
Galatians 1:10
10 Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
How much time do we spend trying to get peoples approval? Some don't care what people think and others care way too much what people think. Paul makes it very clear here that people are not our number one priority. Now let me be clear that the Bible makes it clear we are to love others and put them ahead of ourselves but Jesus is to be the MAIN priority in our life. Paul even tells us here that if we are trying to be a people pleaser in stead of a Jesus pleaser than we need to check our status with Christ. Our God is a jealous God and He deserves all the glory and worship!!!!
So this morning who is first in your life???? Your wife, kids, boss, or do you have Jesus in the number one slot? Does your life prove that Jesus is your top priority?
Tom
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Fearing God = Lacking nothing!
Great promise from the Word this morning
Psalm 34:9
9 Fear the LORD, you His saints,
for those who fear Him lack nothing.
This is a pretty straight forward scripture isn't it? If you fear God we will lack nothing. Does that mean since I fear God I should have a shiny new corvette sitting in my driveway this morning? No it sure doesn't. What is does mean is that all our NEEDS will be met. When we get right down to it....Jesus is all we really need. He is the most important asset in our lives. When we have a fear of the Lord we will put Him in His proper place as Lord of our lives and be seeking to follow Him with all of our being. The Lord will then bless us because of our faithfulness. Oh what a mighty God we serve! Praise Him this morning.
So the question for us this morning is....do you fear God????? Does you life reflect that fear of the Lord????
Tom
Psalm 34:9
9 Fear the LORD, you His saints,
for those who fear Him lack nothing.
This is a pretty straight forward scripture isn't it? If you fear God we will lack nothing. Does that mean since I fear God I should have a shiny new corvette sitting in my driveway this morning? No it sure doesn't. What is does mean is that all our NEEDS will be met. When we get right down to it....Jesus is all we really need. He is the most important asset in our lives. When we have a fear of the Lord we will put Him in His proper place as Lord of our lives and be seeking to follow Him with all of our being. The Lord will then bless us because of our faithfulness. Oh what a mighty God we serve! Praise Him this morning.
So the question for us this morning is....do you fear God????? Does you life reflect that fear of the Lord????
Tom
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Who do we want praise from???
We need to honestly ask our selves this question: Do we seek man's praise or praise from God more?
John 12:42-43
42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Look at the danger of what was happening here. Many of the rulers believed in Jesus BUT because of what other people thought (Pharisees) They did not confess Jesus as Lord! Oh my! How much is this happening today? Way too much. Too many folks are worried about what others think instead of what God thinks. This is a dangerous game. Belief in Jesus is not enough for even the demons believe. We must believe and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior of our life. Repent of our sins and follow after Him. For when we do this the praise of men will mean nothing but the praise of God will mean everything!!!
So this morning look at your life and determine who you are seeking praise from.
Tom
John 12:42-43
42 Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.
Look at the danger of what was happening here. Many of the rulers believed in Jesus BUT because of what other people thought (Pharisees) They did not confess Jesus as Lord! Oh my! How much is this happening today? Way too much. Too many folks are worried about what others think instead of what God thinks. This is a dangerous game. Belief in Jesus is not enough for even the demons believe. We must believe and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior of our life. Repent of our sins and follow after Him. For when we do this the praise of men will mean nothing but the praise of God will mean everything!!!
So this morning look at your life and determine who you are seeking praise from.
Tom
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