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~ You Can Only Save Yourself
If I let my mate have their way, they may treat me better. If I
pray long and hard enough, maybe theyll go to church. If I
share everything Im learning, perhaps some of it will rub off.
If Im completely obedient and submissive, they will get saved.
But, God says - you cant save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:14.
If I choose my childrens friends, I can guard their influence.
If I keep them at my side, perhaps no harm will come. If I teach
them about God from dusk til dawn, they will never stray. If I
do home schooling, I can keep them from the evil one.
Welcome The Lessons When we read of the great men of old, the mighty and the strong, the courageous, the faithful, those who slew thousands and ten thousands . .....
But, God says - you cant save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:16.
If I study all week, my Sunday School class will receive my
lesson. If I speak with tears and emotion, theyll know all I
say is true. If I keep insisting what I believe, theyll finally
get it. If I serve all over the church, others will, too.
But, God says - you cant save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:18.
Casting VisionOne of my greatest loves as a kid was fishing. This love developed quickly because my family owned a little bait shop .....
If I dress just right, the world will know Im a Christian. If
I let people walk on me, theyll know my God is real. If I do
everything perfectly, others will follow. If I give away all my
possessions, theyll want what I have.
But, God says - you cant save anyone but yourself, Ez. 14:20.
Do you suppose God knew we wouldnt get it the first time?
Our outside appearance doesnt mean anything until its a
by-product of whats on the inside. Our faith is not to be in
who we are, but in who God is.
If wed put all that focus and energy unto our own spiritual
growth, just think of the great things we might accomplish!
Making The Impossible Possible"I learned I was not, as most Africans believed, the victim of my circumstances but the master of them." - Legson Kayira One .....
When our relationship with God is first on our list of
priorities, He gives a very special promise. Hell leave a
remnant for those we love, Ez. 14:22.
by Joyce C. Lock
http://my.homewithgod.com/blessingsandlessons/ This writing may
be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit
ministering purposes.
About the author:
In addition to being a published author and poet, Joyce C. Lock
created the religion column, "Christianity Made Simple" for Peru
Daily Tribune, continues to write inspirational articles for
area newspapers, and shares further in online and e-mail
ministries.
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