Culture Or Christ?

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

People living in 2015 are greatly challenged more than anytime in history. What is wrong is being called right. A follower of Christ is not to cave in to what the world says is right. We are to be different and set apart. But what happens when believers get caught up in the worlds' view of truth? 

The Bible is not about compromise or what the media says is right. Christians who are moral and speak the truth are often called hateful. Satan has a hold on so many people and many are afraid to fight him and just accept life as it is. Satan is truly prowling around like a roaring lion seeking to devour people. (see 1 Peter 5:8). Don't be deceived dear friend. Also don't get an attitude that you are above falling into Satan's trap. 

Which worldview are you going to follow? A Christ centered world view or one of the modern anti God culture? Don't be fooled. Keep your eyes on the cross and don't fulfill the lusts of the flesh. 

PRAYER: Help me not be led astray to get captivated by the lies of the enemy. Convict my heart of any sin and help me keep  on the path of righteousness. In Jesus' name. Amen. 

Who Or What Is Influencing You?

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

Chances are if you are reading this you more than likely are being influenced to walk in the spirit so you do not fulfill the desires of the flesh. But I am sure we all know people, some very close to us, who may have become tired of Christian things for whatever reason. A heart broken mother yearns for her child to return to the faith and passion he or she once had. On the other hand there are those who may go to church for one hour but that is quite enough. Both of these cases above lead you in the wrong direction and that is away from the Lord. 

You become like what you saturate yourself with. Our enemy Satan,  lies to many people making them accept lies as truth. It is not all just about church but about much more. It is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. There may be those people out there who have this personal relationship and at one time asked Jesus to be Lord but then something led them away from their original passion for things of the Lord.  If a person is not careful it is very easy to get conformed to 'this world' and be taken away from things of the Lord. 

If you are wandering away from the Lord first stop and pray God would relight your spiritual fire. Next stay in places you know will lift you up and not drag you into a pit.  Know that the pleasures of this world are fleeting and only what is done for Christ will last.  Continue to pray for whoever it is you know who has lost their way. God hears and can restore. 

PRAYER: I pray for those people who have been distracted by this world and lied to by Satan that they would be restored to their first love or find Him for the first time. In Jesus' name. Amen.