March 25, 2020 CAC Living Water Devotional :- DO NOT CAUSE STUMBLES AND RIPPLES!
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CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH
THE LIVING WATER {Jan ~ June, 2020}
DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
TOPIC: DO NOT CAUSE STUMBLES AND RIPPLES!
Read Romans 14:1-13
[1]Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.[2]For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.[3]Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.[4]Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.[5]One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.[6]He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.[7]For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.[8]For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.[9]For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.[10]But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.[11]For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.[12]So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.[13]Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
MEMORISE: Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way (Romans 14:13)
EXPOSITION
It is normal and natural for man to be keen on being free. Being at liberty to do whatever one wants, makes one feel on top of the world. But this can be dangerous, when the so-called liberty is not judiciously used! Basically, Christians are free people (Jn. 8:32), but not in any way free to do what they like. Jesus Christ liberates us from the bondage of sin and Satan. Sin should no longer be your master, if you are in Christ (Rom. 6:16). This is the true freedom every human being needs.
Every young man/woman wants independence and hates superintendence! Young people don’t want to be monitored or mentored! Why? In order to be “free” to do whatever they deem fit! This has been having serious consequences. You may be free to make choices, but you will not be able to control the consequences of the choices made. Anytime, you are in “free” state, be very careful. Joseph in Potiphar’s house was really free to do whatever he wanted. Even Potiphar’s promiscuous wife was not sparing herself out of things Joseph was at liberty to touch. However, Joseph knew doing that would put him in bondage for life. And we don’t know how many would have been affected negatively.
Freedom becomes bondage in disguise, when you allow the freedom to lead you into carelessness, distraction and impurity, against the laws of God. It is better to be within the ambits of God’s commandments. Do not venture out of borders! The devil does not strike those who stay in God’s yard, but outside, anything can happen! Stay under the shadow of God and you are protected (Ps. 57:1; 91:1).
PRAYER POINTS
1. May I never in anyway constitute stumbling block on the path of others, God helping me, in Jesus’ name.
2. O God, help my resolve not to misuse my freedom in You, in Jesus’ name.
3. O God, help our leaders, both in the Church and the nation, not to continually trample upon the rights of their members and citizens alike, with impunity.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Deuteronomy 18 – 20 & John 18
Author: C.A.C WORLDWIDE
Remain blessed!