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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sabbath, July 20, 2019
Audio Link: http://bit.ly/ThoughtsinWorship
Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:7
We are focusing on sin recovery principle number three of 12: “We have decided to submit our wills and lives wholeheartedly to God.”
Have you ever heard the phrase, "They've put the cart before the horse?" This is an instructive phrase. I am uncertain of its origin and first use. It is probably safe to say that it was not intended to be spiritual, although it does communicate an essential principle. Let us keep our priorities in order; first things first.
What good is a horse that is intended to draw a cart of passengers if, instead of it being in the front pulling the cart, it is in the rear? How likely is it that the cart would reach its destination? In our walk with God, it is important to keep Him first. He is the One, who has the power to draw us in the right direction.
Many conscientious people have made up in their minds that they will be successful spiritually, no matter the cost. Many of them strive unto blood to resist sin. One problem is that they appear haggard and more. A checklist of dos and don'ts is their focus. It is true, to keep our minds free from lust, we should not watch perverted movies. It is true that we should do our best to resist evil thoughts. It is true that we should help the poor and afflicted. Is it possible that all of these true things could still be displaced? Could it be that in conscientious service to God, we could be putting the cart before the horse?
The Lord intends for us to live pure and holy lives. The key to such an existence is not so much related to mere striving and behavior modification as it is being submissive to Him. The only way to prosper and be holy is to put God first, not good habits. It is when we are humble before God that we can please Him. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6). The reward and victory comes in seeking God, not resisting the devil. "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
When we are submitted fully to God we are cooperating with Him, and then He is able to effect lasting change in our lives.—L. David Harris (http://bit.ly/BQuotable)
#sinrecovery #recovery
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sabbath, July 20, 2019
Audio Link: http://bit.ly/ThoughtsinWorship
Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:7
We are focusing on sin recovery principle number three of 12: “We have decided to submit our wills and lives wholeheartedly to God.”
Have you ever heard the phrase, "They've put the cart before the horse?" This is an instructive phrase. I am uncertain of its origin and first use. It is probably safe to say that it was not intended to be spiritual, although it does communicate an essential principle. Let us keep our priorities in order; first things first.
What good is a horse that is intended to draw a cart of passengers if, instead of it being in the front pulling the cart, it is in the rear? How likely is it that the cart would reach its destination? In our walk with God, it is important to keep Him first. He is the One, who has the power to draw us in the right direction.
Many conscientious people have made up in their minds that they will be successful spiritually, no matter the cost. Many of them strive unto blood to resist sin. One problem is that they appear haggard and more. A checklist of dos and don'ts is their focus. It is true, to keep our minds free from lust, we should not watch perverted movies. It is true that we should do our best to resist evil thoughts. It is true that we should help the poor and afflicted. Is it possible that all of these true things could still be displaced? Could it be that in conscientious service to God, we could be putting the cart before the horse?
The Lord intends for us to live pure and holy lives. The key to such an existence is not so much related to mere striving and behavior modification as it is being submissive to Him. The only way to prosper and be holy is to put God first, not good habits. It is when we are humble before God that we can please Him. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6). The reward and victory comes in seeking God, not resisting the devil. "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
When we are submitted fully to God we are cooperating with Him, and then He is able to effect lasting change in our lives.—L. David Harris (http://bit.ly/BQuotable)
#sinrecovery #recovery
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sabbath, July 20, 2019
Audio Link: http://bit.ly/ThoughtsinWorship
Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:7
We are focusing on sin recovery principle number three of 12: “We have decided to submit our wills and lives wholeheartedly to God.”
Have you ever heard the phrase, "They've put the cart before the horse?" This is an instructive phrase. I am uncertain of its origin and first use. It is probably safe to say that it was not intended to be spiritual, although it does communicate an essential principle. Let us keep our priorities in order; first things first.
What good is a horse that is intended to draw a cart of passengers if, instead of it being in the front pulling the cart, it is in the rear? How likely is it that the cart would reach its destination? In our walk with God, it is important to keep Him first. He is the One, who has the power to draw us in the right direction.
Many conscientious people have made up in their minds that they will be successful spiritually, no matter the cost. Many of them strive unto blood to resist sin. One problem is that they appear haggard and more. A checklist of dos and don'ts is their focus. It is true, to keep our minds free from lust, we should not watch perverted movies. It is true that we should do our best to resist evil thoughts. It is true that we should help the poor and afflicted. Is it possible that all of these true things could still be displaced? Could it be that in conscientious service to God, we could be putting the cart before the horse?
The Lord intends for us to live pure and holy lives. The key to such an existence is not so much related to mere striving and behavior modification as it is being submissive to Him. The only way to prosper and be holy is to put God first, not good habits. It is when we are humble before God that we can please Him. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6). The reward and victory comes in seeking God, not resisting the devil. "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
When we are submitted fully to God we are cooperating with Him, and then He is able to effect lasting change in our lives.—L. David Harris (http://bit.ly/BQuotable)
#sinrecovery #recovery
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Sabbath, July 20, 2019
Audio Link: http://bit.ly/ThoughtsinWorship
Today’s Scripture Focus: James 4:7
We are focusing on sin recovery principle number three of 12: “We have decided to submit our wills and lives wholeheartedly to God.”
Have you ever heard the phrase, "They've put the cart before the horse?" This is an instructive phrase. I am uncertain of its origin and first use. It is probably safe to say that it was not intended to be spiritual, although it does communicate an essential principle. Let us keep our priorities in order; first things first.
What good is a horse that is intended to draw a cart of passengers if, instead of it being in the front pulling the cart, it is in the rear? How likely is it that the cart would reach its destination? In our walk with God, it is important to keep Him first. He is the One, who has the power to draw us in the right direction.
Many conscientious people have made up in their minds that they will be successful spiritually, no matter the cost. Many of them strive unto blood to resist sin. One problem is that they appear haggard and more. A checklist of dos and don'ts is their focus. It is true, to keep our minds free from lust, we should not watch perverted movies. It is true that we should do our best to resist evil thoughts. It is true that we should help the poor and afflicted. Is it possible that all of these true things could still be displaced? Could it be that in conscientious service to God, we could be putting the cart before the horse?
The Lord intends for us to live pure and holy lives. The key to such an existence is not so much related to mere striving and behavior modification as it is being submissive to Him. The only way to prosper and be holy is to put God first, not good habits. It is when we are humble before God that we can please Him. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6). The reward and victory comes in seeking God, not resisting the devil. "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
When we are submitted fully to God we are cooperating with Him, and then He is able to effect lasting change in our lives.—L. David Harris (http://bit.ly/BQuotable)
#sinrecovery #recovery