Let's push ourselves to become terrified of the "norm", maybe even disgusted with it. If we see ourselves dabbling(consumed) in anything on that first list, we need to run the other way screaming. Those toxins need to make us uncomfortable, the more we read this truth and share it with each other THAT is the norm. The kingdom of heaven is the norm. Let's make holiness our comfort zone.
Fear was my answer as well! Fear of rejection, fear of loneliness, fear of "appearing self righteous", Fear of loosing out or missing out on things…when you boil it down…fear simply controls everything! Only more of a reminder of how much we need to combat this fear by spending time in the Word and rejoicing in the truth! That we don't need to be afraid!! ;-)
I accidentally posted my comment on yesterday's, when it was meant for Day 27 (got a little ahead of myself!). Here's what I said:
Today when it asked the question "Why do you think it's so difficult to filter out cultural toxins in today's society?" I knew my answer was "Fear." I'm glad that last week it talked about fear, so it could prepare my heart for this. Read more about what I learned here: http://therighteousnessproject.ca/post/2488517486…
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Let's push ourselves to become terrified of the "norm", maybe even disgusted with it. If we see ourselves dabbling(consumed) in anything on that first list, we need to run the other way screaming. Those toxins need to make us uncomfortable, the more we read this truth and share it with each other THAT is the norm. The kingdom of heaven is the norm. Let's make holiness our comfort zone.
Fear was my answer as well! Fear of rejection, fear of loneliness, fear of "appearing self righteous", Fear of loosing out or missing out on things…when you boil it down…fear simply controls everything! Only more of a reminder of how much we need to combat this fear by spending time in the Word and rejoicing in the truth! That we don't need to be afraid!! ;-)
I accidentally posted my comment on yesterday's, when it was meant for Day 27 (got a little ahead of myself!). Here's what I said:
Today when it asked the question "Why do you think it's so difficult to filter out cultural toxins in today's society?" I knew my answer was "Fear." I'm glad that last week it talked about fear, so it could prepare my heart for this. Read more about what I learned here: http://therighteousnessproject.ca/post/2488517486…