" MORALS / VALUES "

It appears that some of you have not received my posting in some time. Lord Willing this will reach you in a timely manner. This week we will be looking into " Morals / Values. " What do you allow to influence your Values, your Moral Compass? Now, if you're in the furnace, it's easy to catch on fire. God warned the Israelites about their neighbors whose beliefs and actions could turn them away from him. We also live with neighbors whose values may be completely different from ours. We are called to maintain a lifestyle that shows our faith. This can be a struggle, especially if our Christian lifestyle differs from the norm. Our lives show that we put obeying God before doing what is praised and accepted by society. People tend to believe that reinforce their own selfish, personal beliefs. Today more than ever, we need to be careful about the input we allow to form our beliefs. With TV, Music, Movies, and the rest of the media often presenting sinful lifestyles and unwholesome values, we find ourselves constantly bombarded by attitudes and beliefs that are totally opposed to the Bible. Be careful about what you allow to form your opinions. The Bible is the only standard of the truth. Evaluate all other opinions in light of its teachings. Consider carefully the things that you treasure. If you value anything more than God, it becomes your golden calf and will one day drag you down. LET GO OF ANYTHING THAT INTERFERES WITH YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Until Next Time... Jim,