For help, if we are not making any effort. For strength, if we have strength we are not using. For guidance, if we are ignoring the guidance we now have. For faith, when we are afraid to act on what we already know. For forgiveness, if we continue hating someone. For mercy, if we intend to commit the same sin again.—Dateline
Seven Disciplines to Victorious Living
1. Keep Your Heart - Proverbs 4:23 The word "keep" means "to walk guard" around. Don't let any type of sin conquer your heart. Keep them out. Some examples are found in Mark 7:21-23
2. Watch For Your Soul - Hebrews 13:17 The soul of a righteous man can be vexed (worn down) by worldliness. 2 Peter 2:8 . We need to watch out for the world, or it will get to us and wear us down. 1 Peter 2:11 , 1 Thessalonians 5:23 .
During an operation, an experienced surgeon asked a young intern, "Who is the most important person in this operating room?" The intern searched for an appropriate answer. He didn't believe that his mentor was asking for personal compliments, so trying to sound gracious he replied, "I suppose that it would be these nurses who assist you in such an efficient manner."
Joseph found himself in a difficult position one day when his master's wife attempted to seduce him. How tantalizing this woman must have been to a healthy young man! And it must have occurred to Joseph how fearsome her wrath would be when he spurned her advances.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, DC, has a guard 24 hours a day. Every hour on the hour, 365 days a year, a new soldier reports for duty. When the new guard arrives, he receives his orders from the one who is leaving. The words are al¬ways the same: "Orders Remain Unchanged."
For help, if we are not making any effort.
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