OUT OF THE BOX

Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths…For you are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.  Psalm 25: 5 If God told me it was His will for me to be wealthy, I would not then go out and rob a bank or steal from my neighbors. I would believe His promise and give myself to diligent and honest labor. I would need to please the Lord in character and behavior as I sought to attain the goal He had set before me. This principle applies to every aspect of our daily life. We must not violate God's ways in attempting to accomplish God's will. We must not employ Satan’s methods nor act in the flesh in attempting to accomplish a spiritual work or in attempting to persuade others to do the right thing. If I have the right position in an argument, I must also keep a right disposition. Godly character is necessary in accomplishing godly goals. If Satan cannot keep God’s purpose hidden, he will make suggestions as to the method and timing of its fulfillment. ...

Being Aware of God “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts...” 1 Peter 3: 15 “For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God (consciousness of God)” one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.” 1 Peter 2: 19 “Sanctify” means to separate or set apart. “Sanctifying the Lord” means to set Him apart from and above all else so that you are aware of Him no matter what else is occurring around you. It is a careful and diligent regard for God that stirs us to obedience during daily interaction with people and life. A practical example of this principle is the school classroom. When I was a child classrooms were peaceful, orderly, and quiet—while the teacher was in the room. But when the teacher left the room, students would often become noisy and wild. The teacher’s presence made the difference. Sanctifying the Lord means you recognize that God is “in the room” and you behave accordingly. A person who does not keep God in mind will react to people and circumstances with un...