So this post I'm about to share is actually something I wrote a year ago, but it is something I have to constantly remind myself so I hope this can be an encouragement and challenge to you all as well.
Truth. Is. Vital. to a believer's life. See, too often, we focus on what we feel but it's not all about feelings. It's about truth. Truth is the inspired Word of God. It's the only thing that can truly change a person. Christians are called to follow truth, and sometimes it's evident whether they do or not. We have too many Christians who are trying to live the "Christian life" without even opening their Bible except on church day. It is no wonder Christianity is getting so distorted. We are becoming more like nonbelievers and less like Christ because we are listening more to what people say is right and wrong then what God and His Word says. So lately, I have been asking myself the hard questions. For instance, are my actions lining up with God's Word or are my actions stemming from my feelings alone? Am I looking to people to answer the hard questions or am I actively searching out God's Word for the answers?
All I know is I don't want to live a selfish life. I don't want to make excuses for actions that I know are wrong. I love this verse: "And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Philippians 2:8 Here's why I love that verse. I figured if the example of Christ was that he was obedient to the point of death, how can I use any excuse to disobey my Lord?
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