Thursday's Thought (C)

A Weekly Inspirational Message

"Something to help you through the remainder of the week."

Thursday, January 5, 2006

Lesson to Be Learned

Simon Says...

The children's game "Simon Says," is an activity wherein there is a group leader, and he says, "Simon says jump." Then you're supposed to jump. But if he just says, "jump" without prefacing it with "Simon Says" then you're "out." And if you do something other than jump, you are "out." An interesting game that is used to train one to pay attention and to follow orders.

The Bible Says...

Similarly, in the game of life when the words "the Bible says" preface a command or order one needs to obey. But if the words "the Bible says" do not precede a religious belief, command, or directive one must refrain from following it. If one does he will be "out."

"Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?' And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness [not ruled by law; contrary to law].' Therefore

everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be

compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

Matthew 7:22-24

Harsh words? No! They are the words of a loving Savior spoken to keep you from being counted "out."

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