I represent God! If you're a Christian then you have to remember- that you represent Him too. Be careful about the people that you run with- And the choices that you make when you're together. The decisions you make reflect on you're character. If you have made mistakes in the past and are haunted by them, move forward with your life. Learn from the mistakes- and let go. Satan has a tendency to remind us of our past! Especially if it causes us to live in pain and heartache. The devil tries to distract you from God's love and the forgiveness you can find in His arms. If he can get you side tracked- he is winning. That's his ultimate goal! If, you want to make a fresh start and move in a positive direction take control by asking Jesus into your life. Ask Him to guide your ways.That way you make wonderful memories! So when you look back, there is a beautiful story line behind your life! Your past doesn't have to be a bad thing.
Sometimes the people closest to you will persecute you and try to discourage you. They may not believe that you have corrected your life and that's okay. You are not obliged to change for them. It's for yourself and most importantly for Christ and His Kingdom. So many of us pick apart scripture and choose to only follow the parts that are easiest for us.
For example, some people who call themselves 'Christians', think that it's okay to smoke pot because it isn't as harsh as other drugs. It's safer and an herb. If you are representing God you must be careful what you support publicly and behind closed doors.Yet what does scripture say about this?...
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour."- 1 Peter 5:8
I am pretty sure being high is not being sober. A drug is any substance other than food that alters the way your mind a body function. Jesus will return and when He does, I doubt you wanna get caught stoned out of your mind. What would you say? That's the reason I stopped smoking! I knew that it went against God's word. I didn't want to b/c the flesh is weak. And empty justifications are weak. That verse goes with any and all drugs.When you chase a temporary high it turns you from God's grace and you are more susceptible to spiritual attacks for the evil one. That is his goal in this life- to lead us astray! If this is something you have been battling with, than take a stand once and for all. You can be a huge impact to the kingdom of God by changing your life. Those around you will take notice and your change will be an example to them. No drug in this world is as amazing as the high you get from being drunken in the spirit. Guaranteed.
"Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders."- 1 Corinthians 6:9
What happened to Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities near them is an example for us of the punishment of eternal fire. The people of these cities suffered the same fate that God's people and the angels did, because they committed sexual sins and engaged in homosexual activities."- Jude 1:7
The rainbow is not a symbol of gay rights but of a covenant. If you were born that way, you can get born again. People may think this is a hate speech but it's not. I think the church has been too quiet. Everyone now days are marching in a movement. Wanting to legalize everything. All they really wanna legalize is sin. Same sex marriages, let me just testify- God's word speaks distinctly about this subject. If you are a Christian and yet you turn your head to this and say, "well people can do what they want"- b/c you don't wanna seem like your being prejudice- then you are allowing yourself to fall short of the spiritual leadership your job entails. Don't just ask for the free gift of salvation and then refuse to stand up for Christ b/c you live in fear that people may get offended. We are supposed to help spread God's word. It is your business and your responsibility to help others see what is true. God is the TRUTH!
"I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth."- Genesis 9:13

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