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Psalms 1:1
NKJ
Blessed is the man Who
walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of
sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
NLT
Oh, the joys
of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with
sinners, or join in with mockers.
This
verse describes a downward spiral. First is willingness to be influenced by the
ungodly, followed by entering into fellowship with them, followed by joining in
their scornful attitudes and behavior. Christians today need to lead a
righteous life, refusing to be influenced by godless attitudes. Despite the
temptations of popularity or comfort, believers should not side with those who
disdain God's standards of righteousness. commands: "Therefore do not become partners with
[the sons of disobedience]; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are
light in the Lord. Walk as children of light." ~ bibleref.net
Picture
in your mind a thermometer, its only job is to measure the temperature of the
room. Bring it from one place to another and, boom, it changes temperature. The
definition says, “an instrument for
measuring and indicating temperature,” It is influenced by its environment. It doesn’t
matter what the room temperature is, it will only join that temperature. What
about the thermostat? Its job is to regulate temperature. The thermostat
influences its environment. Getting too hot, then the thermostat will kick in
the AC; to cold, here comes the heat.
The
world has crazy influence on us, from TV to social media. This is where the
enemy lives. This is where he jacks with us; this is where he lies to us. If we’re
not careful, we can start to believe that lie. Because a lie repeated often
enough can become truth to the world. It already has in a lot of areas. The
call is not to get into our shell and not be around people, we are to be a
light to the world. Our call is not to be a thermometer, influenced
by the world. Our call is to influence the world, to be that
thermostat. To turn on Jesus to the highest setting and just let Him blast all
day long!
We
should know the truth of Jesus and grace; and avoid the lies that the world
will throw at you. Be a thermostat not a thermometer!
Jesus
at the highest setting,
Pastor
Cory
