God's Word for Friday March 11, 2011

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[size=large]God's Word for Friday March 11, 2011[/size]

"Words and acts testify plainly what is in the heart. If vanity and pride, love of self and love of dress, fill the heart, the conversation will be upon the fashions, the dress, and the appearance, but not on Christ or the kingdom of heaven. If envious feelings dwell in the heart, they will be manifested in words and acts. Those who measure themselves by others, do as others do, and make no higher attainments, excusing themselves because of the faults and wrongs of others, are feeding on husks and will remain spiritual dwarfs as long as they gratify Satan by thus indulging their own unconsecrated feelings. Some dwell upon what they shall eat and drink, and wherewithal they shall be clothed. These thoughts flow out from the abundance of the heart, as though temporal things were the grand aim in life, the highest attainment. These persons forget the words of Christ: " 'Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.' - Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 500.


[size=large]Thoughts for Today[/size]

Why is it so important not to be judgmental toward those who are struggling with an addiction of any kind? It

 

[Anonymous]

By walking in the lit path of Jesus, daily, and praying for provision and protection while giving Him thanks in all that He does for us, we shall endure and overcome all things! God is able to deliver us from any and all addictions, but we must do our part, also, and then when we've done all that we can, we stand firm on Jesus and allow Him to take over, Who is our All in all! Amen! Ma Betty