Spiritual Warfare #28

Continuing on with Money as an area in which we compromise by Charles Stanley
A significant area of compromise today is that of finances. People are deeply in debt. However, the problem is much deeper than more debt. It is a matter of submission to God. Paul wrote, "For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs" (1 Tim. 6:10) According to Paul, the problem is not the paper currency we hold in our hands. Our attitude toward money is the problem. ... if your driving desire is focused on money, then you are caught up in worshipping something other than God, and He says this is sin because it separates you from Him.

You can say no to compromise
If you find yourself in a position of compromise, you can do several things to change your circumstances.

First, ask God to rekindle your love for Him.
Second, pray that He will help you to restore your faith in Him.
Third, make a commitment to stand firm and listen for God's leading.

Short today. Tomorrow we'll start chapter seven, The Landmine of Unforgiveness. That might be a tough pill to swallow, but all these chapters are necessary if we are to remove the cancers that can grow undetected in our hearts. Just a preview of the next few chapters, we'll be looking at disappointment, fear, and immorality, and slothfulness (laziness). I think this book will become a great resource for me in the future, not only keeping me on track, but also in helping others. If you're in ministry or discipling others, I'd recommend this book. Have a blessed Sunday.