When anyone allows their desires to take them into indulging in temptations they are making a big mistake.
Read: James 1: 13-15
13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong,[a] and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
Be sure your faith is in God alone before you ask Him for anything.
Read: James 1:6-8
6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
Don’t ever be afraid to ask for what you need.
Read: James 1:5
5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
When it is time to put your foot down don’t tip toe through the tulips, put your foot down.
Read: Nahum 1:2
2 The Lord is a jealous God,
filled with vengeance and rage.
He takes revenge on all who oppose him
and continues to rage against his enemies!
So many things come and other things go but the Word of God stands firm. You can count on it!
Read: Isaiah 40: 8
8 The grass withers and the flowers fade,
but the word of our God stands forever.”
Sometimes going the right way is the most difficult way to go.
Read: Matthew 7: 13-14
13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell[a] is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. 14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
They do not need to be your friend or associate. If you don’t have a Spiritual Leader that is called by God you need to get one quickly.
Read: Hebrews 13:17
17 Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.
If you want to please God, share with those who are in need.
Read: Hebrews: 13:16
16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
Don’t allow people or situations to get you to fear. Have no fear.
Read: Hebrews 13:6
6 So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper,
so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?”
What you did in the past won’t help you today. Each new day you must arise to righteousness and sin not. The unrighteous can repent and be saved! It is not too late for anyone.
Read: Ezekiel 33:12
12 “Son of man, give your people this message: The righteous behavior of righteous people will not save them if they turn to sin, nor will the wicked behavior of wicked people destroy them if they repent and turn from their sins.