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oday, we’re talking about what we want.
"Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls,"
NLT, 1 Peter 2:11.
Cookies!
I love cookies! I love soft ones, hard ones, overcooked ones, spices, nuts, fruit, and any goodies baked inside them. Should there be a table full of money, it's not a temptation. But now, if there's a table full of cookies, I'm taking four and thinking of a way to get four more. You see, cookies are a temptation to me. I desire them. I want them. Today, our verse, 1 Peter 2:11, states that worldly desires are dangerous. I can see that. We can easily set anything this world offers as an idol. Therefore, wanting can be hazardous to a Christian's spiritual health! The devil is the god of this world, according to 2 Corinthians 4:4. Thereby, he offers death through the things of the world. How else is he going to entice us to hell? It's the old lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life, 1 John 2:15-17. So be careful little children, what you see.
This message is from Garland Van Dyke at Bible Points!Matthews St. church of ChristPO Box 1522, Bay City, TX. 774141915 Matthews Street, Bay City, TX. 77414(979) 245-8782Contact me at [email protected]www.matthewsstreetchurchofchrist.com facebook.com/matthewsstreetchurchofchristWant your own copy of our devotional in your inbox? biblepoints.org/bible-points(It's twice weekly, and we don't bombard you with stuff!)
