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Offer right sacrifices

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  Offer right sacrifices It is time we offer right sacrifices to God. God is not pleased with how we treat him. We have placed him second; we have removed him from our main agendas and hardly make time to entertain him. God does not delight in the way we have been treating him. He never slacks concerning his promises; never fails to protect us and uphold us with his mighty strong arms. It is He who has helped us on our toughest journeys so we can truly shine like the gems we are today. God deserves better! For all he has done, we need to live our lives devoted to thanksgiving, prayer, time in the word (scriptures) as well as time witnessing to others about his unwavering goodness. Please consider: ·  When was the last time you used your gifting, talents, and abilities to glorify him? We have gotten so ‘accustomed’ to the praise of men that we have forgotten the source. ·  When was the last time you took a Sabbatical from your daily rigours to spend quality time talking with him? We ar

The Dangers of Lust

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  The Dangers of Lust The more we interact with people, utilize social media, and explore our environs, the more apparent lust seems to be. Lust is generally defined as a strong desire for something or someone and is often used specifically regarding sexual desires. Today, lust is dignified, it is no longer offensive to man but it is still an offence to God. Lust is dangerous! James 1: 15 says “then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death (KJV). Lustful actions and lustful words contaminate the mind and leave a stench in the atmosphere around an individual. Lusting is now acceptable according to man’s standard but it is wrong. Every one of us is guilty of lusting from time-to-time but with self-control and guidance from the Holy Spirit, we can overcome. What does the Bible say about lust? In terms of lust related to sexual desire, Jesus directly addressed this controversial topic in His Sermon on the Mount. Jewish tradition of