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Godly Living in an Ungodly Age
In Touch (Daily Devotional) ^ | Charles Stanley

Posted on 01/31/2019 2:56:34 PM PST by OddLane

Our Founding Fathers created a governing framework heavily influenced by biblical principles. Slowly, we have changed from “one nation under God” to a group of people who no longer want Him to be involved.

Our nation has become ungodly in several ways: Many are driven by materialism and power; immorality and rebellion are prevalent; empty philosophy and false doctrine are widely accepted. Underlying it all is the push to keep God out of the nation’s affairs.

Yet even in an unbelieving society, people can, follow Jesus as individuals. But the world will continually disseminate faulty teachings, so believers must be discerning. Otherwise, erroneous messages can lead Christians to compromise their convictions. Then affections and priorities may change. Don’t let the world’s clamor make the Spirit’s voice less audible. Without His guidance, our minds become vulnerable to lies.

The Word of God is a compass that keeps us headed in the right direction, even in the midst of confusing messages. We need to be consistently filled with truth by reading, believing, meditating upon, and applying Scripture. God’s Word also says to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). If our minds are focused upon Him, unholy beliefs will not be able to take root.

The Word is our guidebook. We will still face difficulty as we live in this imperfect world—it is a confusing, dark place that entices us but can never fulfills our true longings. Yet God’s truth will bring confidence and boldness, and His Spirit will direct and strengthen, enabling us to live victoriously.


TOPICS: Evangelical Christian; Moral Issues
KEYWORDS: america; god; intouch

1 posted on 01/31/2019 2:56:34 PM PST by OddLane
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To: OddLane

“Our Founding Fathers created a governing framework heavily influenced by biblical principles.”

Maybe he sent a copy of this to his preacher son, who has generously set aside the Old Testament.

Jesus established His authority by quoting the Old Testament.


2 posted on 01/31/2019 3:00:49 PM PST by odawg
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To: OddLane

Sorry but “Materialism” has NOTHING on KILLING YOUR OWN CHILD!


3 posted on 01/31/2019 3:39:26 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Ann Archy
I actually think there's a very close connection between the 2.

Why do most women-those who aren't pressured to do so by their family, or by abusive boyfriends-abort their children? It's because they value their own comfort and desires more than the life of the child they're carrying.

It's pure avarice.

4 posted on 01/31/2019 4:06:39 PM PST by OddLane
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To: OddLane

Read my Tagline. I think it says it all.


5 posted on 01/31/2019 4:08:17 PM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: OddLane

Underlying it all is the push to keep God out of the nation’s affairs.


An omnipotent God can’t be kept out of doing anything He wants.


6 posted on 01/31/2019 4:25:42 PM PST by sparklite2 (Don't mind me. I'm just a contrarian.)
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To: odawg

Ping


7 posted on 01/31/2019 5:45:46 PM PST by Lowell1775
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To: Ann Archy

I think it is called unbelief.


8 posted on 02/01/2019 2:09:26 AM PST by ravenwolf (Left lane drivers and tailgaters have the smallest brains in the world.)
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