Today's
Thought "Infancy: Very Attractive" G.Ward
"Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves an inheritance for his young children, those children are not much better off than slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father had." Galatians 4:1 (NLT)
Both mother and father (along with most adults) sought to warn us as children of the years ahead. Our immature contemplations led us to believe everything should simulate "Mary Poppins." We couldn't wait to drive and most certainly desired leaving home for college or career.
It didn't take very long before the same great source we ran from became the primary contributor (monetarily) to our foolish scheme in appearing grown up.
Although we seek echoing a similar sentiment as our parents unto young people I'm wondering will they hear (cf. Tit. 2:3-5)? Moreover, what happened to the message we heard?
A young man approached me a few days ago asking me about tattoos. Really he was asking for a biblical reference (in view of my being a pastor). He immediately thought I would take him to an Old Testament scripture (cf. Lev.19:27-28), instead, I knew of his profession of faith in Christ, so I asked him, who owns your body (cf. 1 Cor. 6: 19)? He gave the correct answer; Christ. I then proceeded to ask him would HE agree to permanent markings on HIS body lent you? Can you paint the house you're renting pink? Are you desirous to wear the most perfect shoes you currently own every day for the rest of your life? Don't you wish you had listened more (cf. 1 Pe.3:15)?
Happy Thursday!
"Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves an inheritance for his young children, those children are not much better off than slaves until they grow up, even though they actually own everything their father had." Galatians 4:1 (NLT)
Both mother and father (along with most adults) sought to warn us as children of the years ahead. Our immature contemplations led us to believe everything should simulate "Mary Poppins." We couldn't wait to drive and most certainly desired leaving home for college or career.
It didn't take very long before the same great source we ran from became the primary contributor (monetarily) to our foolish scheme in appearing grown up.
Although we seek echoing a similar sentiment as our parents unto young people I'm wondering will they hear (cf. Tit. 2:3-5)? Moreover, what happened to the message we heard?
A young man approached me a few days ago asking me about tattoos. Really he was asking for a biblical reference (in view of my being a pastor). He immediately thought I would take him to an Old Testament scripture (cf. Lev.19:27-28), instead, I knew of his profession of faith in Christ, so I asked him, who owns your body (cf. 1 Cor. 6: 19)? He gave the correct answer; Christ. I then proceeded to ask him would HE agree to permanent markings on HIS body lent you? Can you paint the house you're renting pink? Are you desirous to wear the most perfect shoes you currently own every day for the rest of your life? Don't you wish you had listened more (cf. 1 Pe.3:15)?
Happy Thursday!
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