29: People often spend more time trying to determine Jesus’ exact meaning in these verses then they do acting on it. Obviously, if one removes a hand or eye, he may still be tempted. However, if he cuts certain things out of his life, no matter how dear to him, the likelihood of temptation is reduced drastically. For example, complete abstinence from alcohol may seem drastic to some people. But, an total abstainer’s chances of getting sopping drunk are well nigh zero.
Daily Bible Reading: Job 29:1-31:40
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:3 “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
Daily Tidbit: People will often blame Christianity for things that the Bible does not teach. For example, in our modern day, the general consensus seems to be that Christians do not believe in equality. On the contrary, in Job 31:15, equality between masters and slaves, for instance, is very clearly taught. Thus, though people will try to blame social ills, such as slavery in early America, on Christianity, the Truth still stands. God’s Word makes it clear that all men were created equal.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, we need Your help to have a balanced approach to life. So often we spend hours on things that will not matter in eternity. In the meantime, we could be doing something of great value. O Father, help me to keep my priorities in line! Give us lives that are lived for a purpose. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a lady’s unspoken request.
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