FRIDAY April 6, 2018
The Penalty of Sin
Nor let us commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand fell…
1 Corinthians 10:8
Paul wrote seventeen verses in 1 Corinthians 10 to warn the Church about misusing their Christian liberty. But why does Paul take the Corinthian church back to the Old Testament? This is where God established His Law, and where the stories deal with the problems of lust––the work of the flesh––not of the Spirit.
It is really important to understand that in the Church, there is too much sin. Our Christian liberty is overrun with sin; it is ruined with carnality. When you try to manipulate your circumstances to find ways to compromise, I believe you do not know how Satan works. Christians will always battle these three things: the world, the flesh and the devil.
Paul explained how to overcome our flesh and walk in victory. As you listen, study and obey God’s Word, the Spirit of God has control of your life. Yet, we continue to battle because our flesh always wants to be on top again––to dominate your life. Yet, Paul is very clear; in Romans 8:13, he warned those who walk after the flesh: For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Always keep the flesh down! If not, it is just a matter of time before you become a casualty. It is important to draw lines in your life so you do not compromise. God will not put up with sin; He is omnipresent and sees everything.
When the Lord comes again, He will come for a spiritual Church. When the rapture takes place, I really believe there are going to be millions left behind because of their carnality in the Church. Like I said, I am just the messenger; I am just warning you.
When He [Christ] returns is not as important as the fact that
we are ready for Him when He does return.
~A.W. Tozer~
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