January 17, 2011
John 9:31 says God does not hear sinners. But while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8. Christ demonstrates His love for us in that while we were yet sinners, He died for us. Having now been justified by His blood we shall be saved from wrath through Him. If we were sinners we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. And then we have received the reconciliation. Psalm 23:17 says to let not your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day. Surely there is a hereafter and your hope will not be cut off.
Do not mix with winebibbers, or with gluttonous eaters of meat. The drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
LIsten to your Father who has begotten you, and do not despise your Mother when she is old. Proverbs 24 says do not desire to be with evil men. For their heart devises violence and lips talk of trouble. Vs. 21 says to fear the Lord and the King. Do not associate with those given to change. Their calamity will rise suddenly and you do not know the ruin those can bring. Vs. 19 says do not fret because of evildooers. For their will be no respect for the evil man. Vs. 25 Those who rebuke the wicked will have delight. And a good blessing will come upon them.
Do not say I will do him just as he has done to me. The Lord will render to the man according to his work. The field of the lazy man and man devoid of understanding was all over grown with thorns. The only concern the lazy have is for a little sleep.
Proverbs 26:17 He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own is like one who takes a dog by the ears. As charcoal is to burning coals and wood to fire, so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 29:7 Righteous people are concerned for the poor and help them. The wicked do not even consider them. Scoffers set a city aflame, but wise men turn away wrath. A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.
So chose you this day whom you will serve. There is no turning back when it is all over. You either go to Heaven or Hell. Sinners are not answered by God unless they are trying to come to Him. Don't choose the wrong path today. Choose life and life more abundantly. There is no turning back when the time comes. And the Bible says now is the time to come to Him. Turn away from your sins today and let Christ take control of your life this day.
This is Lisa Patterson with the good news that Jesus loves you and wants you to come to Him today.
