April 14, 2009
Camping Too Close to Sin
“Abram settled in the land of Canaan, while Lot settled among the cities of the valley and moved his tent as far as
Devotion:
"You play with fire you are going to get burned" is something I heard all the time growing up. It was my parents’ way of warning me of potential danger when hanging around with the wrong crowd, or going places I should not go. Of course I thought my parent's advice was outdated and out of touch with my generation. I had no idea how wrong I could be.
I don't believe Lot intended to fall into the immoral activity and evil practices taking place in
Unfortunately, I can understand
This is how the enemy traps us. If you play with fire, you are going to get burned. Sometimes you only get singed, or you may only come away smelling a little smoky, but you are tainted nonetheless.
God loves us so much; He doesn't want us anywhere close to sin. He will bring destruction – sooner or later – to the means of the sin in our lives. He did this for
As I read
What about you? Have you chosen to set your tent in an area that seems lush and green? Perhaps it is at the water cooler where workday conversations are not appropriate. Or maybe you are looking in the wrong place for "Mr. Right." Has the mommy-and-me playgroup become too gossipy? Are you "too close" to the edge of sin? Do you need to be rescued? Cry out to be rescued and when you leave, don't look back.
Dear Lord, I want to ask You to forgive me for staying too close to sin. I admit that I need Your help to leave. Will You come and rescue me? Thank for You for always being there when I need You. I bless Your name. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Related Resources:
Confessions of an Adulterous Chrisian Woman: Lies that got me there, Truths that brought me back by Lyndell Hetrick Holtz
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Application Steps:
Read the story of
Reflections:
What is my "edge of sin?"
What keeps me there?
Am I willing to be rescued?
Power Verses:
Psalm 34:17, "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles." (NIV)
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