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2007-10-05 - Flesh vs. Spirit
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the
one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the
other.'"(Matthew 6:24 NIV)
I've always enjoyed watching celebrity news shows, or reading magazine interviews
about famous people. I never thought it was hurting me; it was something
mindless and relaxing. Out of the blue, I began feeling convicted to not
watch those type of programs, and to stop reading celebrity interviews. I
was getting absorbed with entertainment news. Not that I was envious of those
that lived that way. It was intriguing, but it was also gossip about a group
of people who didn't glorify God (for the most part). My focus on it was
keeping me from fully connecting with God.
What will it hurt, if I tune in to hear what a star named her newborn? Who
was I to think I knew better than God! Even though I clearly felt God was
telling me to give that stuff up, I didn't immediately. It filled my curiosity
factor, but didn't lead me to peace. Finally, I obeyed God and stopped wondering
how the other half lived. When I gave up reading and listening to entertainment
news, I believed I was missing out on something - at first. Now I feel I
have gained the knowledge that I can tell my flesh "no" and still survive.
The act of obedience has also renewed my commitment and reverence to God.
Lord, reveal any areas in my life that I put ahead of
You, my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Lisa
lisa@cfdevotionals.org
http://www.cfdevtionals.org
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