Saturday, February 11, 2012

AVOID THE HUSKS

“He would have gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate. (Luke 15:16)

     “Ah, the life of a pig! Each new day brings nothing but slopping through the mud and snorting happily at mealtime. and what meals they have! Crunch corn husks—or whatever leftovers get tossed into the pen.

     Sound good! No? It probably didn’t sound good to the  prodigal son either.

     Before he started eating with pigs, he had a warm bed, a rich inheritance, a loving father, a secure future—and probably good food. but it wasn’t enough. He wanted ‘fun.’ He wanted to run his own life and do whatever he desired. It resulted in a pig’s dinner.

     Whenever a young person ignores the guidance of godly parents and the instruction of god’s Word, similar results occur. It always shocks me when someone who professes to know Jesus chooses a life that rejects god’s clear teaching. Whether the choices include sexual sin, addictive substances, a lack of ambition, or something else, any action that leaves God out risks ending badly.

     If we ignore clear biblical morals and neglect our relationship with God, we can expect trouble. Luke tells us that the young man turned things around after he came to his senses Luke 15:17). Keep your senses about you. Live for god by the guidance of His word—unless you have a hankering for the husks.  –Dave Branon

            When we are lured to turn away
                      To follow sinful lust,
            Lord, help us to resist he pull
               And in You put our trust.  –Sper

If sin were not deceitful, it wouldn’t seem delightful.”          


From Our Daily Bread:

     “Paul urged the Ephesians to put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Eph. 6:11). this protective covering includes truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and prayer (vv.14-18) Al thought these spiritual resources guard us each day, we need to remember them when disaster strikes and the enemy tries to undermine our confidence in God’s love and care.

     Use the kit. Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” (v 13).

            When Satan launches his attack,
            We must take heart and pray;
            If we submit ourselves to God,
            He’ll be our strength and stay. –Sper

God provides the armor, but we must put it on.”

“The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.”  (Prov. 12:26 NKJV)

“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.”   
(Prov. 13:1 NKJV)

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