2 Peter 2:12–14 (ESV) — 12 But these, like irrational animals, creatures of
instinct, born to be caught and destroyed, blaspheming about matters of which
they are ignorant, will also be destroyed in their destruction, 13 suffering wrong as the wage for their wrongdoing. They count it
pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in
their deceptions, while they feast with you. 14 They have
eyes full of adultery, insatiable for sin. They entice unsteady souls. They
have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children!
NOTE: We are not
animals. We are rational and make decisions based on judgment, not feelings or
bodily desires. We should be humble and recognize the things of which we really
do not understand. We need to be very careful in regards to our desires -- many
are the product of an evil nature, even among those in the church. I can see this
today in the modern church of America, a church driven not by the Word of God
but by the desires of the flesh.
PRAYER: Father, We
are an incredibly sad example of Jesus Christ to our world. My heart breaks for
my own sinful failures. I want to live a holy and disciplined life for my Lord.
I can say 'no' to my body. I am no longer a slave to sin. Father, help me in
this new year to be an example of godliness to those I touch.
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