Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Keep Away From Everything That Even Looks Like Sin.


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Keep Away
From Everything
That Even Looks Like Sin.



Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5

16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. 20 Do not scoff at prophecies, 21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. 22 Stay away from every kind of evil. NLT

1 Thessalonians 5

22 Keep away from everything that even looks like sin. NLV

Observation

In the King James Version of the Bible it says, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” If we are tempted to dabble with something or in something that is questionable this verse warns us not to do it! If it is a gray area, something that is not black or white, don’t do it; Stay away from it. Do things that will bring God glory and honor. Let’s live our lives in a way that makes God smile. Let’s not do anything that even looks like sin! 

1 Peter 5

Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith.

Ephesians 6

11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.

Application

I will strive to live my life in a way that honors God. How about you?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, keep me away from stupid sins, sins that will destroy my life, sins that will damage my testimony, sins that will make You frown. Keep me away from anything that even looks like sin. If it is questionable help me say no to it. I pray for those that are reading this blog that may be holding onto a habit that does not glorify You. Give them strength to let it go. Give them the strength to say, “No”. Help them to live lives worthy of their calling. 

Daily Bible Reading:  1 Thessalonians 4,5; 2 Thessalonians 1,2,3



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