Tuesday, June 21, 2016

2 Timothy 2:19b - "...And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." What this means is that if we claim to be Christians then we should act like it. Acting like it means doing everything in our power (and His) to stay away from things that we know are wrong. - Steve Boots

Friday, April 8, 2016

Numbers 22:18 - "And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less or more." Balaam stood firm as Balak's servants offered him great honor and anything he wanted IF he would curse the people. It's a difficult thing to resist when Satan puts temptation close to your heart in reach.  In the next verses, Balaam doesn't follow God's leading.  May we daily pray for wisdom to withstand the temptations set before us. - Phil Dann

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Proverbs 23:28 - "She also lieth in wait as for a prey and increases the transgressors among men." Interesting how different a situation this is from Proverbs 7 where the man puts himself in the situation to do wrong.  It is not enough to stay away from those places and those people.  We as Christian men must be faithful in our walk with God so that He can help us guard against those who want to steal our testimony and character.  You are not looking,  but there may be one looking for you. Be aware and stay grounded in your walk with God. - Jason Brothers

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

1 Corinthians 10:13 - "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man..."  Hebrews 4:15, "...but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin."  One of the devil's attacks is to accuse you for being tempted. Remember, all temptations are shared by your fellows, and what's more, were presented to Christ during His life on earth. Just as He said no to every temptation, there is no wicked thought or deed that we can't refuse. - Daniel Holser

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Luke 4:8 - "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan:  for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."  With the increasing temptations of the day, this verse will shield us from Satan's firey darts if all we do is call on God. - Phil Dann