Disguised danger

         Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the Kingdom of God.

                                                                                         1 Corinthians 6:9:10

                We make choices based on what we think sounds good or okay. But mostly we make choices based on what makes us feel good. If someone is giving to charity we applaud and are in awe of how "good" that person is.  When it comes to our morals, are they on track? Are we truly following God as we should be?

                     

                    Disguised, and among us

      Have any of you seen Captain America: the Winter Soldier? Well if you have, awesome! But, if you haven't then...sorry.  Captain America,  Steve Rogers finds out that S.H.I.E.L.D has been compromised. He is horrified to find that Hydra was not completely destroyed during World War II but has been slipping into America through different means, in non-threatening ways until now.  If you want the rest of the story, you'll have to watch the movie. 

             So, the same applies to us. But the question is "who is the enemy?"

                 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing in the faith.

                                                                                               1 Peter 5:8-9

                Since Satan is our enemy, we have to remember that he can disguise himself as an angel of light. He can make himself look good. He can even Quote scripture (Luke 4:10-11) !! I'm not saying this to scare you, but to warn you. Don't simply take in anything that sounds or looks good. You need to be prudent. Like Proverbs 22:3 says...

      

                                 A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

                                

                Friends, do not be simple. Don't just take in a movie, book, song or moral in just because someone else says it's good. Look at it with discernment and be cautious. If you are not sure that God would approve of it in your life, treat it like fire. When there's a fire you don't rush into it. You look at it to see if it's contained and safe to go near.

               Ladies: Many dark and evil things in America have been brought to the light this year.  A lot of those things were viewed as good and healthy for you. Many people saw through the smoke and sadly many did not. I encourage you, whether you're from America or in Portugal, Egypt or Switzerland. Wherever you may be, be brave and strong in Christ. Be like Captain America. Stand against evil even if you have no one standing with you. Because you're not alone. You have brothers and sisters around the world, and most of all you have our Shield and Fortress: The Mighty God!!