Old Testament Scripture Reading: Psalms 120:1 – 7 (KJV)
Psa 120:1 In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.
Psa 120:2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Psa 120:3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
Psa 120:4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Psa 120:5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
Psa 120:6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
Psa 120:7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
New Testament Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:24 – 26 (KJV)
Mat 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mat 16:25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Mat 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
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Transforming Power Statements:
1) Every day there are many things that are contrary to God’s will for our lives, both from within our own minds as well as from others who either may believe in God ; but also from some who do not believe in God at all, but rather have a differing “world view” about the way things are and what is the best idea of just how to deal with them. (Herein lies the conflict for the saved living in a fallen body and world)
2) Being a disciple of Jesus Christ must be the very most important thing in our lives in order that we might become increasingly aware of the Word of God as well as the will of God so that we choose to do things God’s way rather than any other way being offered by the lost, or even misguided “Christians” who cause division rather than togetherness.
3) God has instructed us to call on Him for every reason in order that we might have fellowship with Him and be granted wisdom to persevere even against the missions of the devil and those who operate under his deception and his power, which to us is a way to incorporate the strength of God into every conflict of the soul. (See Romans 7th Chapter)