Watch Out for Those Propensities
October 14th, 2011 | 
Author: Read Romans 7:4-25, Psalm 18
Watch Out for Those Propensities
“But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can’t stand up against it. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT
“For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I have not turned from my God to follow evil.” Psalm 18:21 NLT
Propensity means “often intense natural inclination or preference or leaning.” Satan is aware of our propensities and is continually pushing our hot buttons to exploit them. We can avoid a lot of grief, pain, and consequences if we can identity our propensities and consciously seek to avoid or overcome them.
Even as born-again believers who have been set free from domination and condemnation of sin, we co-exist in the flesh with those old natural inclinations or propensities. Read the rest of this devotional »
It’s All About Grace
Read 2 Corinthians 12:1-9, Psalm 84
It’s All About Grace
“GOD is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love.” Psalm 103:8 MSG
Grace can perhaps be best understood as being the special favor and power of God bestowed on those who believe. It starts with the free gift of salvation through the power of faith given by the Holy Spirit to receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. Read the rest of this devotional »
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Tags: 2 Corinthians 12:1-9, God's Grace, Psalm 84, salvation, the power of faith | 
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Where Did He Go?
Read 2 Corinthians 3, Exodus 40
Where Did He Go?
“And at once the curtain of the [asanctuary of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split.” Matthew 27:51 AMP
There is a very profound but often overlooked significance in the above passage that I believe to be true. (Although Scripture does not specifically detail this, I know of no Scripture that contradicts it.)
The presence of God was manifested in a cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. Read the rest of this devotional »
MECOMP?
Read Romans 5, Proverbs 9
MECOMP
You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family” Matthew 5:9 MSG
Competition is what makes our economic, relational, and vocational lives thrive. Every successful endeavor seeks to meet and beat the competition. Read the rest of this devotional »
