Have you ever thought that the trials of life only come to test what you "say" you are committed to? The opportunities to lie, to cheat, to curse, to listen to the wrong thing, to compromise only comes to see if you will still stand on what you "say" you believe. Belief has to go further than what you are saying. Total commitment is backed up by your actions. What you do.
Opportunities will always come to test you. There is always available opportunities for you to do the wrong thing. Whether it be speaking wrong or acting wrong. But we have to begin to align our actions with what God wants. We have to make choices based on His word and His desire.
There is a harvest for everything we say and do. Fruit will be produced. Whether it be fruit of the flesh or fruit of the spirit. We have to remember that the Word has already told us that any decision we make in the flesh will always lead to sexual impurity, idolatry (putting something else before God), hatred, discord (no peace), jealousy, selfishness, etc. Whereas, the decisions we make based on "God's desire", the Spirit, will always lead to the fruits of the Spirit.....love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
Every decision that we make in life is based on our desires in life. Ask yourself today what do you desire more? Do you desire to be in God's presence more than you desire money, a new car, or the approval of man? Everything is based on your love relationship with God. Do you love God enough not to compromise your relationship with Him? Remember, anything that leads you to the fruit of the flesh instead of the fruit of the spirit can be classified an idol in your life because you have allowed it to become before God and your love for Him. ANYTHING THAT TAKES THE PLACE OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE IS AN IDOL.....
Worship For Today
"My Destiny"
Ministered By Stephen Hurd
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