One thing I've been learning about God lately is that He is black and white about most things. Just to clarify, I'm not talking about things that are of little importance: tattoos, piercings, drinking, food, etc. But He is very clear on what is black and white.
I think the most important thing to understand is that we live in a world where a battle exists between life and death. Life is God and all that brings glory to Him. Death is from satan and all that brings glory to him.
Words can bring life or death. Let's say a child doesn't do very well on a project. We can choose to speak life or death to the child. By saying, "You'll never amount to anything," we are building up satan's kingdom. But by saying, "I see great potential in you," we are building up God's kingdom.
God is very black and white. Are we speaking words of life or death? Are our actions building up God's kingdom or satan's kingdom? Are the clothes we're wearing causing another to stumble? Are the things I'm watching advancing satan's kingdom? By not keeping my mouth shut, did I speak words of death to another?
When we think about building up God's kingdom or satan's kingdom, it sounds so easy. Of course we don't want to build up satan's kingdom, but there are times when we've all done it. The hardest thing for me are the things I speak and the things I watch. It's so hard to watch a movie or flip on the tv and find a show that's not advancing satan's kingdom. But just remember...
"Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7
"The battle is not against human flesh but against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:11-12
We are in a battle against life and death. Which side are you on?
1 comment:
Love it! I want to agree with God....not the enemy, in all that I do. Thanks for this super encouraging post.
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