What Victory Is Not
The victory we desire is never automatic.
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
The victory we desire is never automatic.
And let's not feel so smug about it. Born spiritually dead and diseased by sin from our mother's womb, we have the roots of wickedness deep within us. You do. I do. Every human does, including children.
When the bill comes due, the wages of wilful sin must be paid in full.
Sometimes people can't see past us to hear our message. We never have a second chance to leave a first impression.
Think before you applaud. Is it the best way to give God your praise? Is it appropriate? Is it necessary? Would silence be better?
If you don't do your part, who will?
Give yourself permission to soar...then jump!
Whatever it is you're facing, stand strong. Walk in quiet confidence, not veiled pride. Be sure without being stubborn...firm without being unteachable...enduring but not discourteous...full of truth balanced with grace.
And so...let's never lose relevance as we continue our work of reforming. Let's never bore people with the gospel. Let's never think that Christianity is something we must keep to ourselves and fearfully protect. Let's stay in the trenches of real-world involvements.
Nothing touches us that has not first passed through His hands.