NO COMPROMISE Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. Titus 2:12 Stuck again! Is that an apt description of your life? It is for many Christians. Some know exactly why they are stuck but have been unable to move past the sin that trips them and prevents them from running the race set before them. Others are blind to the source of their troubles but are painfully aware that their lives are going nowhere. Many have become discouraged and have or are about to give up. The children of Israel, Gods chosen people, found themselves in similar situations. They experienced many defeats because they compromised and yielded to temptation. They were disobedient to Gods commands. As it was with Israel, God wants His children to live obedient lives, but instead, we are usually occupied with our own self-centred needs. We too often allow ourselves to be influenced by both the world and Satan. Sometimes we re- interpret Gods commands to suit our selfish desires. But it is important to remember that Satan seeks to gain a foothold in our lives through our disobedience and compromise of Gods Word. He wants to deprive us of Gods blessing. He seeks to destroy our lives. That is his mission. Through Scripture, the Lord commands us to rid our lives of ungodliness and worldliness and submit to His instructions. He provides the Holy Spirits power, which enables us to do so. He expects us to stand firm and not to compromise. We cannot be compromising and live a victorious life. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we must resist the devil and live a Christ-centred life to the glory of God. Prayer: Father, help me live a godly life in my generation. Scriptural Reading: Titus 2:11-15
Posted on: Sun, 18 May 2014 10:23:34 +0000