My dear brothers and sisters, of FaithLine: So many things can go wrong when we function based on our feelings rather than THE TRUTH. Emotions are unpredictable, sometimes faithless and often foolish. Emotions are a gift, but they must controlled by God’s Spirit. Our emotions, as well as our thoughts and our will, can trick us. Our emotions and thoughts must be filtered through and align with THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD; and our will must be subject to His will and purposes. Like Jesus said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet NOT MY WILL, BUT YOUR WILL BE DONE.” (Luke 22:42)
Jesus goes on to say, “For I have come down from heaven NOT TO DO MY WILL BUT TO DO THE WILL OF HIM WHO SENT ME. For MY FATHER’S WILL IS THAT EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES IN THE SON SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE…“ (John 6:38-40) “When Jesus died, He died once to break the power of sin. But now that He lives, He lives for the glory of God. So YOU ALSO SHOULD CONSIDER YOURSELVES TO BE DEAD TO THE POWER OF SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD THROUGH CHRIST JESUS. Do not let sin control the way you live; DO NOT GIVE IN TO SINFUL DESIRES.” (Rom. 6:10-12)
We have been given THE DESIRE AND THE POWER to obey God and turn away from sin…
FaithLine, the bible says: “YOU ALSO SHOULD CONSIDER YOURSELVES TO BE DEAD TO THE POWER OF SIN AND ALIVE TO GOD THROUGH CHRIST JESUS…”
-Bill Stockham