Being Transformed by Thoughts and Choices
Listening to a few people talk about eating healthy brought this point to mind. Some people treat the “organic” lifestyle as a fad – as though it were just another scheme to lose weight or lower your cholesterol level.
That happens because we adopt labels without considering their origin. To these people, “organic” might as well be “low fat” or “no carbs”. It’s just a ploy to get people to spend more money on their health.
It’s time to come to grips with reality. All the prophetic words you’ve received. All the interior thoughts and warnings you’ve noticed but set aside.
For too long, you’ve mismanaged the word of the Lord, preferring to hide out in the camp of entertainment. The future doesn’t not come because you were too busy watching television. Destiny doesn’t wait forever.
Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Romans 14:16-18
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Continue reading...Righteousness is the result of applying consistent Godly thinking. – John Paul Jackson Some will argue with the theology of this, stating that righteousness is the result of Jesus’ finished work. And that’s true. But righteousness evidenced by our words, our actions, and our lifestyles stems from consistently choosing to think on “God things”.
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My wife informed me that she’s feeling ill. I tell her several times throughout the day how sorry I am that she doesn’t feel well. I turn my attention back to my laptop, aware of this growing sensation of inadequacy in my care for my wife. I realize I didn’t offer to pray for her. [...]
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