Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Topic: DEFEATING APOSTASY
Text: Read: 1 Corinthians 15:57
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 16-17; Matt. 27
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57).
One way by which the enemy leads us into apostasy is by inspiring us to do things through our own power and intellect instead of relying or consulting God. In the book of Numbers 16 we learn about Korah, who appears to have been articulate and charismatic. He probably wondered why God had chosen poor, stammering Moses as a leader instead of himself.
Korah rebelled against Moses' authority even though Moses was God's choice. Moses' response to Korah's attack was to go down on his face before the Lord (Num. 16:4). God responded quickly. The ground opened up and swallowed Korah and his 240 supporters, and a plague killed 14,700 more. Korah's rebellion led to tragedy for himself and for others as well. Sin has a way of leading men into destruction. Apostates try to convince ignorant people that there are no such things as consequences, even over a just cause, and that there is neither heaven nor hell.
Going through the Holy Bible from Genesis to Revelation, we are informed that a day of reckoning is coming. It will be a day of great joy for all who have contended for the faith but not for those who created their own version of God's teachings. What shall your story be on that day? Pray God to give you the heart to always consult Him in all you intend to do and live according to His Word. On that day you will be rejoicing with the saints.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the assurance we have of victory over sin and apostasy. Help us to live by Your Truth and easily recognize anything contrary to Your Word. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 53. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Topic: DEFEATING APOSTASY
Text: Read: 1 Corinthians 15:57
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 16-17; Matt. 27
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:57).
One way by which the enemy leads us into apostasy is by inspiring us to do things through our own power and intellect instead of relying or consulting God. In the book of Numbers 16 we learn about Korah, who appears to have been articulate and charismatic. He probably wondered why God had chosen poor, stammering Moses as a leader instead of himself.
Korah rebelled against Moses' authority even though Moses was God's choice. Moses' response to Korah's attack was to go down on his face before the Lord (Num. 16:4). God responded quickly. The ground opened up and swallowed Korah and his 240 supporters, and a plague killed 14,700 more. Korah's rebellion led to tragedy for himself and for others as well. Sin has a way of leading men into destruction. Apostates try to convince ignorant people that there are no such things as consequences, even over a just cause, and that there is neither heaven nor hell.
Going through the Holy Bible from Genesis to Revelation, we are informed that a day of reckoning is coming. It will be a day of great joy for all who have contended for the faith but not for those who created their own version of God's teachings. What shall your story be on that day? Pray God to give you the heart to always consult Him in all you intend to do and live according to His Word. On that day you will be rejoicing with the saints.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the assurance we have of victory over sin and apostasy. Help us to live by Your Truth and easily recognize anything contrary to Your Word. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 53. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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