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The Lure of Momentary Pleasure
Genesis 25:29-34
You probably read the story of Jacob and Esau today and thought, I can't believe Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of soup. How foolish! But let's think beyond birthrights and soup. Is there anything of true value that you are trading for something of lesser worth? In other words, what is your "bowl of soup"?
Have you pursued wealth and a career at the expense of family? Maybe your busy schedule has kept you from spending time with God in His Word each day. Some people become involved in extramarital affairs, trading the well-being of their family for the satisfaction of lustful desires. Others sacrifice their health by consuming harmful or addictive substances, or even by overindulging in food. The list of ways we make foolish, shortsighted choices is endless.
Some of the decisions we make today could rob us of the blessings God wants to give us. When you yield to temptation in a moment of weakness, you're actually sacrificing your future for momentary pleasure. We can't afford to live thoughtlessly, basing our decisions on immediate desires or feelings. Since the principle of sowing and reaping cannot be reversed, we need to carefully consider what we are planting. The harvest will come, and we'll reap what we have sown--and more than we've sown.
Are you contemplating anything that could have serious long-term ramifications if you yield to the yearning? A wise person evaluates choices by looking ahead to see what negative consequences could follow a course of action. Don't let "a bowl of soup" hinder God's wonderful plans for you.
For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit www.intouch.org.
Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope.
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Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you
We’re living trying times. With everything that is happening around the world with the covid19 pandemic among other things it’s easy to feel discouraged and anxious. But know that God is with you, He will help you get through these difficult times.
Here I have several bible verses piled together to look like a single giant bible verse so you can see what God promises us:
Here is what I am commanding you to do. Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. I am the Lord your God. I will be with you everywhere you go.
When you pass through the waters,
A Life Without Lack
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A Life Without Lack
Psalm 23:4
Psalm 23 is a favorite for many. What this psalm teaches us is what a life without lack looks like, which is something we all desperately long for in a time when we feel like we have great lack.
Many of us lack resources we once had, the freedom to go out and about as we once did, the relative safety we once perceived, the relational connections we once enjoyed, and the calm we experienced before COVID-19.
The Psalmist, Da
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This is definitely a message for me. I NEED to learn not to be hectic in my decisions. Not to let the lure of momentary pleasure take my eyes off of what I really need to be doing. Thanks for posting this. I needed it.
GOD BLESS~!
GOD BLESS~!