So many people believe in God, but don’t believe He has a direct interest in them. Scripture tells us a much different story.
So many people believe in God, but don’t believe He has a direct interest in them. Scripture tells us a much different story.
The more we compromise, the more susceptible we are to the dangers of the world around us. People and circumstances will push in and often hurt us because we don’t the basis to stand firm. It’s a dangerous and frustrating place to be and many of us live in that place. We just don’t know where to draw our line in the sand.
When accept Jesus as our Saviour, that is only the beginning of our journey. PJ talks about our purpose here on Earth and the healthiest obsession we could ever have as he highlights Luke 10 and Ephesians 2.
What if God told you to sell all your possessions and give to the poor? Would you be obedient? What if God told you to go make millions of dollars in order to equip His saints here on earth? Could you be obedient?
Isn’t life about avoiding pain and seeking pleasure? No. A life of meaning and substance cannot be based on those as our sole motivations.
Paul might have been one of the most persecuted men in scripture. He could easily relate with the onslaught of negativity that we face regularly, so his advice on what we should think about is valuable.
In this edition of Spiritual Seeds, PJ covers an often ask question about our desires and if they are in alignment with God’s will. Make sure to leave your comments and share with your friends.