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I like that this is not a suggestion but an active instruction- “Flee”. It should be a conditioned reflex action inbuilt in us. A lot of great men and women have been ruined because of this, so it’s risky to play around thinking we can handle it. Once you get those sexual nuances or undertones in a relationship with someone, it’s time to lift your feet and flee. Don’t rationalize it because you may not escape once caught in the web. For me that is how I survive it and I also think it’s easier when we maintain purity of heart and motive towards others, that way we see purity in all they do and can be honest with ourselves to renew our mind if it is wandering away to inordinate desires. If you fall, pick yourself up, get help and get better.

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I love that godly sorrow is not to lead us to a position or state of guilt, rather to inspire a change of mind and behaviour. Don’t get stuck in past, change your mindset and embrace a better you instead.

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Very profound truth. When your spirit is inwardly disturbed, it is an indicator to pray for clarity and divine direction.

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Very instructive! I build life with durable materials, making the right investment to succeed in life. Amen

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Amen! I believe and keep believing presently.

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Amen! Inspiring message. I am not who I used or where I used to be by the grace of God. Hallelujah! Thank God for the transformative power of the Word of God.

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Growing up in the Roman Catholic church, one of the good things I learnt was to reverence the house of God, especially the altar which I think was a good way to imbibe a reverence for the things of God. I find when we treat God’s things with respect, it also translates into the way we order our lives. It is also an exercise in godliness.

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Thank you@phil4krist for this enlightening discussion.

I see the Christian earthly journey as a process of training in divine nature where we are daily taught by the Holy Spirit about our true selves – not what we think or have been told by people. The world says no man is perfect but Jesus says, be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. As mentioned, we must be careful not to let other people’s experiences define the veracity of the word of God. For instance, Just because a great man of God suffers sickness does not make divine health a lie. It is our job to prove God’s word for ourselves. When we wholly acknowledge and accept that God’s word is infallible and live that way, then we begin to experience new heights of spiritual attainment that people thought was impossible.

Personally I don’t just want to preach but I regularly question my convictions so I can be sure I really believe what I preach, else it just becomes religious rites without any power. One might experience sickness/ frustrations/challenges but that does not make the word of God a lie; Just as a thief breaking into someone’s house does not make the owner of the house lose ownership of the house, rather he/she defends it from the thief. So we ought to hold fast to God’s word in adversity and the inherent power in that Word becomes our surety/guarantee for victory because faith is the victory that overcomes the world and its systems. Hallelujah!

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Lovely reminder. We live in a “woke” generation with proliferation of knowledge as the bible foretold, Which is why we need a constant reminder of the unchanging word of God. That’s why I love this platform keeping us renewed in the true accurate knowledge of God.

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Amen! We agree together in faith that it all works out for good. Quick recovery and restoration of strength to her, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!

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Great word! I just read this scripture today and its amazing how strong it. If we ask believers which fruit of the spirit they like, I think many won’t go for patience or long-suffering😃. However, the secret to great faith is patience according to the scripture in James 1:2. The lack of it is why some believers expect quick breakthrough/deliverance/prosperity/ even quick faith in our times. Also some will leave the church at the slightest discipline/ provocation, delay in answer to prayer or perhaps a challenging time because they can’t endure being chastised or waiting on God’s development process. Patience is not gotten by prayer but by going through tough times successfully.

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Amen! May I not be self-absorbed but look out to meet the needs of others.

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Thank you Line Carly for your sincere and thoughtful response. I like it when you spoke about personal devotion being a daily exercise and experience we all need to do and have. It resonates we our current study. I couldn’t agree more. It could be challenging just like any exercise involves doing things outside our comfort zone but then the more we do it, the easier it gets until it becomes our habit. Keep up the good work!

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Thank you Blandine for the reminder. It is our prayer everyday that the wind of the Holy Spirit will cause hunger in the hearts of men for the Kingdom business and raise labourers for the plenteous harvest.Amen

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Wow! Thank you @Maureen for sharing in a simple yet insightful way. I like the fact that you adapted your devotion into your schedule instead of giving up or giving excuses which many often do- about being too busy. Surely, God knows our heart already even before we pray, this is the beauty of it, that He still wants to hear from us and speak to us privately. This is the grace of true fellowship- to receive counsel from the Almighty God! Glory to God!