Devotional by Evangelist Tim Green; from Baptist Bread
I John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."
When I was much younger, I put myself through college working in the lumber business. I also did a little construction work (emphasis on "little"). However, I did have a toolbelt. Those leather toolbelts could hold a whole collection of tools, from a hammer to a nail set, and tape measure to pliers.
Satan also has a toolbelt, but it holds only three tools: "...the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,..." The devil has used the same three tools down through the ages of time and has been able to dismantle every one of us save One! His tools are not constructive in the course of one's life, but destructive. You would think after awhile that some of us would discern his same old ways and avoid them. However, that seems not to be the case. The devil began his destruction work in the Garden of Eden and he has been determinedly successful for a long time. Nonetheless, I am glad to report that one, Who at one time was a carpenter, came on the scene and, even though He was tempted in all points, just like us, He never sinned (Heb. 4:15). This same Jesus has imparted to us His divine nature (II Pet. 1:4), and by doing so, gives us the opportunity to enjoy His reconstruction work in our lives, for once He begins His work in a life, He will accomplish and complete the task (Phil. 1:6). The best thing for you to do is let Him alter your life in the way He sees fit. That's a whole lot better than letting the enemy continue laboring on your jobsite.
I John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."
When I was much younger, I put myself through college working in the lumber business. I also did a little construction work (emphasis on "little"). However, I did have a toolbelt. Those leather toolbelts could hold a whole collection of tools, from a hammer to a nail set, and tape measure to pliers.
Satan also has a toolbelt, but it holds only three tools: "...the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life,..." The devil has used the same three tools down through the ages of time and has been able to dismantle every one of us save One! His tools are not constructive in the course of one's life, but destructive. You would think after awhile that some of us would discern his same old ways and avoid them. However, that seems not to be the case. The devil began his destruction work in the Garden of Eden and he has been determinedly successful for a long time. Nonetheless, I am glad to report that one, Who at one time was a carpenter, came on the scene and, even though He was tempted in all points, just like us, He never sinned (Heb. 4:15). This same Jesus has imparted to us His divine nature (II Pet. 1:4), and by doing so, gives us the opportunity to enjoy His reconstruction work in our lives, for once He begins His work in a life, He will accomplish and complete the task (Phil. 1:6). The best thing for you to do is let Him alter your life in the way He sees fit. That's a whole lot better than letting the enemy continue laboring on your jobsite.
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