Be Watchful & Stand Firm (Nov 4)
Beginning with chapter seven,
the Corinthian Church had sent
Apostle Paul a list of questions
on marriage, morality, liberty,
worship & resurrection. And Paul
answered them in a way meant
to correct abuses in the church
and to show how important it is
that they live what they believe.
Lord, we will Resist Temptation:
These things became our examples
to the intent that we should not lust after evil things (1 Corinthians 10:6)
Therefore let him who thinks
he stands take heed lest he fall.
No temptation has overtaken
you except what is common to
mankind. And God is faithful; He
will Not let u be Tempted Beyond
what you can bear. But when
you are tempted, He will also
Provide A Way Out so that you
can endure it (1 Cor 10:12-13).
All things are lawful for me, but
all things edify not… Whether
therefore you eat or drink, or what
-ever you do, do all for the glory
of God (1 Corinthians 10:23, 31).
Father, it is a tough world out there,
with temptations lurking around
everywhere. Whilst U don’t promise
to protect us from temptation,
You clearly do promise Your help
In Resisting temptation when
we face it. Thank You Lord for
Your promise that No Temptation
will ever be So Strong that we
can’t stand up against it. Amen.
Lord, we confess sometimes being
foolishly complacent of temptation,
in that case help us be watchful.
At other times, we may feel that
temptation is overpowering; but
thank You for Providing Way Out.
Help us recognise tempting situation
and show us the way to escape.
Help us stay away from every
activity we know that is wrong.
Help us consciously choose
to do only what is right.
Help us O Lord for apart from
You we can do nothing. Amen.
Holy Spirit, fill us with Christ
our Lord so that there may be
no room in our life for anything
that is inconsistent with His perfect
purity and love. Lord, we thank You
for recreation that builds up our
physical and mental health; but
help us be watchful of activities
that do not edify but destroy us.
Help us do all for glory of God. Amen