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Prayer Request: Today's Scripture *November 9, 2009*
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Today's Scripture *November 9, 2009* (Nov 8, 2009)
Prayer Request:
Today's Scripture *November 9, 2009*
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
Some people think that worldliness is limited to external behavior -- the people we associate with, the places we go, the activities we enjoy. Worldliness is also internal because it begins in the heart and is characterized by three attitudes: (1) craving for physical pleasure--preoccupation with gratifying physical desires; (2) craving for everything we see-- coveting and accumulating things, bowing to the god of materialism; and (3) pride in our achievements and possessions--obsession with one's status or importance. When the serpent tempted Eve (Genesis 3:6), he tempted her in these areas. Also, when the devil tempted Jesus in the wilderness, these were his three areas of attack. (Matthew 4:1-11)
By contrast, God values self-control, a spirit of generosity, and a commitment to humble service. It is possible to give the impression of avoiding worldly pleasures while still harboring worldly attitudes in one's heart. It is also possible, like Jesus, to love sinners and spend time with them while maintaining a commitment to the values of God's Kingdom.
What values are most important to you?
Do your actions reflect the worlds values or God's values?
God, we know that You offer us so much more than the world.
Give us humble and contrite hearts. Set a right spirit within each of us.
Let us live lives, inside and out, that show the world who we serve!
That it is Your Kingdom that we value!
That it is Jesus Christ, the Risen Savior, that we serve.
In Jesus' Name, Amen..
Have a blessed new week!
April
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