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[rachelmellema]

What does it mean to flee from temptation?

First Corinthians 6:18 says, “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.” While the temptation is not sin, but when we don’t flee from that temptation, action soon follows. Unfortunately, when many people see temptation coming, they do not flee. Rather than flee temptation, they dabble in it, deflect it, postpone it, or analyse it; some embrace it. We seem to be more concerned with physical dangers that threaten the body than we are with spiritual dangers that threaten the soul. Romans 13:14 says, “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.” When we make provision for our flesh we accommodate the things that lead to sin and actually make preparations for sinning. When we allow ourselves to remain in tempting situations instead of fleeing them, we are foolishly placing confidence in the flesh. We believe the lie that our sinful flesh will somehow find the strength to resist at the last moment. Then we are shocked and ashamed when, instead of resisting, we give in. God provides strength and courage to any of His children who will live surrendered to His will (2 Thessalonians 2:16–17; Hebrews 12:10–12). “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10). We are commanded throughout Scripture to stand firm and resist the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:10–18; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:9). Satan’s traps are many and varied and usually begin with a tempting thought or situation. One way we resist the devil is to flee at the first hint of temptation. As we flee from temptation, we naturally flee toward something else, and Paul tells us what that should be: “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” (2 Timothy 2:22). Wisdom recognises the danger in temptation and bids us flee from it. “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty” (Proverbs 22:3).

[christianveganqueer]

God is always good.

Nothing surprises Him, He decided the end before the beginning began. He is present in the now, and present in the later.

We may not understand, but it isn’t always for us to understand. It’s for us to trust our creator, and be on His side. Love Him, believe Him, obey Him.

Wake up saying, how can I be a part of Your plans for all of humanity today? Help me to see your way. Open doors of opportunities for me to share Your Word, sharing the Good News of Your salvation. I serve you God, I am here and ready to labour, because the harvest is plentiful.

Thank You for being merciful to me, to offer me another day, another opportunity to draw closer to you and help plant seeds and water for the sake of saving other souls.

God, You are always Good. Amen.

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[godlywoman]

My friend told me about this guy who likes me but she doesn't want him for me because he's a playboy but when I searched him on Fb I found out he's a Christian. I shared this with my other friend that I'm actually interested but a bit disappointed because of what I found out but she told me not to judge him. Well a part of me actually wants to know him especially as a Christian but still wondering why he's like that... If you get what I mean.

There are a lot of Christian guys out there, but very few Godly men. A lot of men can claim they know God but their actions will reveal who they really are and who they serve. God gave us discernment, and instead of relying on our feelings, we need to rely solely on His Word.

God bless you! 🌻

[godlywoman]

Put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.

-Romans 13:14

When we know we should avoid a certain place, but we go there anyway. It is sin. When we recognize that a particular activity is a temptation for us, but still participate in it, we are dishonoring the Lord.

We are to pursue God's will for our lives, which leaves us no room for the sinful habits that once held us in bondage. We will either commit ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord Jesus or we will continue to be preoccupied with our lust.

- Charles Stanley

[coffeeman777]

If christianity, by definition, is someone who believes Jesus Christ to be their savior, than does that mean that people of other religions associated with christianity (mormons, jews, jehovahs witnesses) dont go to heaven?

Anyone who does not believe in the Jesus described in the Bible, who does not trust in Him for their salvation, will not go to heaven.

[coffeeman777]

If christianity, by definition, is someone who believes Jesus Christ to be their savior, than does that mean that people of other religions associated with christianity (mormons, jews, jehovahs witnesses) dont go to heaven?

Anyone who does not believe in the Jesus described in the Bible, who does not trust in Him for their salvation, will not go to heaven.

[victoriousinchrist-deactivated2]

It’s important to note that acting in faith requires a basis for that faith. Acting of your own volition and hoping that God will bless you is not the same thing as knowing the will of God and acting on it, even if the odds seem to be against you. Throughout scripture, God always made His will known to someone when He wanted them to do something. He didn’t expect them to act on some vague notion of something that might be God’s will. Before taking any “leap of faith”, I would encourage you to seek God on the matter. Just because something is a good thing, does not necessarily mean that it’s something He has planned for YOU. Trust me, He never hides His will from those who earnestly seek Him, so keep pressing in until you get an answer. It might not come right away but it WILL come. Sometimes it just requires patience.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

[thesovereignword]

To be a Christian means to forgive even when it would be easier to hold a grudge, to offer help even when it‘s uncomfortable, and to love even when your heart feels cold. It’s aiming to live out your life in such a way that, whenever people look at you, they start to see Him.

[bethoumy-vision]

“We forget that God’s primary goal is not changing our situations or relationships so that we can be happy, but changing us through our situations and relationships so that we will be holy.”

— Paul David Tripp (via thesovereignword)

[coffeeman777]

how do i seek God when i have no motivation? ive been praying & reading the Bible almost every day but He convicted me that i havent been seeking Him with my whole heart. ive been treating prayer & the Word like items on a todo list, not earnestly seeking to know God better. ive been doing the bare minimum instead of putting effort into my walk with God. ive gotten lazy & i dont have the motivation to seek God wholeheartedly. the thought of devoting every area of my life to Him is overwhelming

Keep devoting time and putting in the effort with your relationship with God. Then, pray for the things you want. Pray for more motivation. Pray for deeper desire. Pray to fall more in love with God. Pray seriously, and constantly for this stuff. Surround yourself with Christian peers, and keep avoiding sin. You'll get what you want, just keep at it.

[upliftourday]

[semperreformanda]

We are sinners deserving the wrath of a Holy God. We fall so often of His standards, offend His name, and fall into sin daily. We neglect the holy things and choose the lesser. And instead of receiving the just punishment of our sins, Christ extends much grace and mercy towards sinners such as us.

Yet when someone offends or hurts us, we rage like men at war. Do we forget His patience? Do we forget His grace? What offense another sinful man can bestow upon us compares to our offenses toward the Most Holy King?

Ponder. Repent. Extend the same grace towards all men, most especially the brethren.

[shepraises]

Whatever I end up doing for the rest of my life will be amazing. Not because of me, but because I will be living in what God has willed me to do.