Jeremiah 51:1-53, Titus 2, Psalms 99:1-9, Proverbs 26:17
What God said to me – It is so easy to blame our bad behavior on anything and everything but ourselves – I can’t control my temper because I’m redheaded – I’m lazy because I was the baby of the family and everyone did everything for me, and on and on. However, My children were not saved to continue to walk in their old way of life. My Son gave Himself to redeem you from every lawless deed and to purify you and to sanctify you. You must stop using your past, the way you were raised, your personality or anything else to excuse your sin and dictate the way you behave. I have called you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling by denying ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly. You must be an example of good deeds and purity and speech that is beyond reproach so you can unashamedly stand and minister as I direct. In sports you miss when you fail to keep your eye on the ball. In life you must keep your eye on Me.