TAKE HEED
These are words I need to hear. I am thankful how God has used Spurgeon to speak and minister to the flock in his day and his words have greatly impacted me as well.
Depravity is so evident in my heart and I feel so prone to wonder from God at times. By his grace alone will I persevere to the end. I am reminded daily of how much I am dependent on him to strengthen me and uphold me through life.
May we pray for ourselves and for all of God's people to take heed and recieve strength to not fall into temptation but have eternity stamped on our eyes and exalt Christ in all our thoughts, actions and words.I hope these words encourage you as it has encouraged me to examine myself to take heed and always look to Christ, our only hope.
"I will take heed to my ways."—Psalm 39:1.
FELLOW-PILGRIM, say not in your heart, "I will go hither and thither, and I shall not sin;" for you are never so out of danger of sinning as to boast of security. The road is very miry, it will be hard to pick your path so as not to soil your garments. This is a world of pitch; you will need to watch often, if in handling it you are to keep your hands clean. There is a robber at every turn of the road to rob you of your jewels; there is a temptation in every mercy; there is a snare in every joy; and if you ever reach heaven, it will be a miracle of divine grace to be ascribed entirely to your Father's power. Be on your guard. When a man carries a bomb-shell in his hand, he should mind that he does not go near a candle; and you too must take care that you enter not into temptation. Even your common actions are edged tools; you must mind how you handle them. There is nothing in this world to foster a Christian's piety, but everything to destroy it. How anxious should you be to look up to God, that He may keep you! Your prayer should be, "Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe." Having prayed, you must also watch; guarding every thought, word, and action, with holy jealousy. Do not expose yourselves unnecessarily; but if called to exposure, if you are bidden to go where the darts are flying, never venture forth without your shield; for if once the devil finds you without your buckler, he will rejoice that his hour of triumph is come, and will soon make you fall down wounded by his arrows. Though slain you cannot be; wounded you may be. "Be sober; be vigilant, danger may be in an hour when all seemeth securest to thee." Therefore, take heed to thy ways, and watch unto prayer. No man ever fell into error through being too watchful. May the Holy Spirit guide us in all our ways, so shall they always please the Lord.
Depravity is so evident in my heart and I feel so prone to wonder from God at times. By his grace alone will I persevere to the end. I am reminded daily of how much I am dependent on him to strengthen me and uphold me through life.
May we pray for ourselves and for all of God's people to take heed and recieve strength to not fall into temptation but have eternity stamped on our eyes and exalt Christ in all our thoughts, actions and words.I hope these words encourage you as it has encouraged me to examine myself to take heed and always look to Christ, our only hope.
"I will take heed to my ways."—Psalm 39:1.
FELLOW-PILGRIM, say not in your heart, "I will go hither and thither, and I shall not sin;" for you are never so out of danger of sinning as to boast of security. The road is very miry, it will be hard to pick your path so as not to soil your garments. This is a world of pitch; you will need to watch often, if in handling it you are to keep your hands clean. There is a robber at every turn of the road to rob you of your jewels; there is a temptation in every mercy; there is a snare in every joy; and if you ever reach heaven, it will be a miracle of divine grace to be ascribed entirely to your Father's power. Be on your guard. When a man carries a bomb-shell in his hand, he should mind that he does not go near a candle; and you too must take care that you enter not into temptation. Even your common actions are edged tools; you must mind how you handle them. There is nothing in this world to foster a Christian's piety, but everything to destroy it. How anxious should you be to look up to God, that He may keep you! Your prayer should be, "Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe." Having prayed, you must also watch; guarding every thought, word, and action, with holy jealousy. Do not expose yourselves unnecessarily; but if called to exposure, if you are bidden to go where the darts are flying, never venture forth without your shield; for if once the devil finds you without your buckler, he will rejoice that his hour of triumph is come, and will soon make you fall down wounded by his arrows. Though slain you cannot be; wounded you may be. "Be sober; be vigilant, danger may be in an hour when all seemeth securest to thee." Therefore, take heed to thy ways, and watch unto prayer. No man ever fell into error through being too watchful. May the Holy Spirit guide us in all our ways, so shall they always please the Lord.
posted by Tyler M. Frazer at 7:54 PM
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Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.
1 Cor 10:12 (NASB)
I really enjoyed the post, Tyler. I think it is good to constantly read the warnings in Scripture. It is a great thing to have a roommate who really cares about being careful with the way he lives. May we find ways of escape together.
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
1 Cor 10:13 (NASB)
Thanks John and those versus are encouraging. It has been such a blessing to have you as a roomate too and I am very thankful for your encouragment and words of wisdom.
Yay! A new post!
Thanks for the exhortation to live more wisely! Do well on your mid-terms!
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Howdy Tyler this is Bob hanging out in good ole Taiwan. Nice spiritual blogs. I see that you have really grown a lot since you have been in seminary school. I hope everything is going well for you and write me when you get a chance. BTW I watched this documentary on the national geographic channel last Sunday about the Gospel of Judas. Tell me if you have talked about that in any of your classes.
Later, -Bob
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