26/07/2020
*FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK.*
*TOPIC : LIVING 100 % FOR GOD.*
*TEXT* *: 1Cor 15:33,* *2Cor 6:14-16,* *Ps 1:1-6.* *Prov 8:36*
You’re asking for trouble when you are in a wrong relationship. Somebody wisely said, ‘If you want to soar with eagles, you can’t run around with turkeys’. Eventually you become like the people you spend your most time with; that’s why it’s so important to choose your friends wisely.
Whenever you develop unhealthy relationships it will surely lead you astray. So here is the question, are your friends keeping you from living 100% for God? Do they tear you down or build you up? When you’re with them, do you find yourself conforming to things that violate your convictions and your conscience, things you don’t feel good about doing? The book of Proverbs (Prov1:10) warns us repeatedly about negative associations: ‘If sinners entice you, do not consent.’ Constant exposure to wrong attitudes and values will eventually take its toll on your life. It is always easier to pull someone down than it is to lift them up.
*CONCLUSION* :
So, what kind of friends should you keep? The one who brings out the best in you, who lift you up, who encourage you, and make you a better person. ‘But aren’t we supposed to love everybody?’ You ask. Yes, but you’re not supposed to lean on them, listen to them, learn their wrong ways, and become like them.
When it comes to choosing your friends, here’s the Scriptural rule you should live by: Lord, ‘I am a friend to anyone who fears [respects] You, anyone who obeys Your commandments.’(Psalm 1:1)
*PRAYER FOR TODAY* : Father every altar that harbour any material taking from body by agents of darkness to afflict my life, family, business, finances, progress, let the evil altar catch fire now in Jesus Mighty Name.1Kings13:1-6, Num23:4-11.
*WORD OF WISDOM* : It is not enough to have talent and skills. You must understand the power of building valuable relationships.
*PAS