Today's Question: No Sex Until Marriage?

Interesting question. The world operates different than Christians, so from a secular standpoint, no. The reason I say no is because some people need to sample before they commit. By sample, I mean find out how sexually compatible they are with someone. I understand it, but as a believer, I would be fornicating sleeping with a woman I'm not married to. To me, refraining from sex until marriage sends a message that you're checking for the person on a mental & spiritual level. For some people, it's difficult because they aren't aligned with God's word like in the past. Refraining from sex until marriage should promote better conversation.

Nothing Escapes God

God sits high & looks low. Nothing escapes him; he will right all wrongdoing. For everyone that thinks they’re getting by: Cool. You may escape judgment here, but when you face God…Aht Aht. 

Thoughts For Today

 

Today's Message: Avoiding Accountability

 

What's Your Price (Betrayal Of Jesus)?

Judas betrayal of Jesus is found in all 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). There are various accounts of what led to Judas betrayal of Jesus, but the most common was bribery. The gospels imply that Jesus anticipated & approved Judas' betrayal. Why? Maybe Judas' betrayal of Jesus played into God's plan because it allowed God's will to be achieved regardless of the betrayal. Judas accepts a bribe of 30 silver pieces so that proves bribery as the reason for Judas' betrayal of Jesus. This story reminds me: Everybody has a price, especially Christians. How many believers (myself included) would betray Jesus for the right price?

"I don't talk about Jesus on my job for fear of offending colleagues" That's your price.

"Some of my family members are unsaved. I want to stay with the family" That's your price.

"I don't want to lose my promotion by promoting Jesus on my job" That's your price. 

Sad to say, some Christians would betray Jesus for fame & fortune, popularity, etc. 

Unfortunately, many Christians aren't loyal. If many of them were offered fame & fortune, most would accept. Fame & fortune have never been important at the expense of my relationship with Christ. As long as I'm living comfortable, I'm straight.

Make 'Em Mad

These jokers are something else. Russell Wilson has been criticized from Day 1 for treating Ciara right. This is a man that's raising Future's son as HIS OWN, and these dudes are pissed about that? Cut the crap. Would these dudes praise Russell Wilson for running around on Ciara? Sounds like it. I bet if Russ was dropping babies from the West Coast to the East, they would give him all kinds of props, but since Russell is taking care of his family & minding his business, some men take issue with that. Rapper Plies said some real stuff in regards to Russell Wilson: He doesn't hate on anybody, he minds his business & takes care of his family. It gets no realer than that. The reason why I added "Make It Make Sense" to the above stat is because I know someone is going to try and make sense of Russell Wilson being criticized for doing right by his family. It doesn't make sense & it's sad that some people aspire to be trash examples of manhood. Future is trash. I don't respect any man that drops babies & doesn't take care of them. She was good enough to sleep with, but not good enough to raise a child with. All these bitter men have to do is follow Russell's lead, but they would rather criticize. I like what my FB friend Carla Stoutemire said

The above response nailed it. Most of them are mad because they don't have what it takes to be him. What I like about Russell is he doesn't respond to foolishness. Russ is too busy with football & taking care of his family to worry about these clowns. If I'm Russell, I wouldn't entertain nonsense either. I would continue staying ducked off with my family & football. Most of these men need to get some business.

 

“You Must Acquire the Warrior’s Soul” | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with D...

This is fitting in today's time. Believers are called to stand up & fight for righteousness. God fought for us when he died on the cross, why can't we as believers fight for Him?