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by Jim Hughes

Prov. 10:25 Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.

The wicked have no sure footing in life. They do not have the resources within them to cope with life’s disasters in a positive way. They tend to react and get bent out of shape instead of dealing with things confidently. They are easily thrown for a loop and their lives become unraveled.

Things are different for the godly. Disasters do come and turn the lives of the godly upside down, but they are not thrown for a loop. They understand that they have an Anchor that will hold them steady and strong during the midst of their storm. They know that they are not alone. They stand firm on the foundation of God’s Word and character. They understand that no matter how bad things are, they will survive and be the better person for it.

The godly face life’s disasters with grateful hearts. They are able to see the bigger picture and understand that the Lord is with them and will not let them down. They understand that momentary hardships are nothing compared to their salvation. They know that it is far better to have the Lord than the ease and comforts of life. They understand that the Lord never promised that it would be heaven on earth for them.

The foundation of the godly is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. He has overcome the world and all those who live in Him are also overcomers. The godly have a sure hope. They know that even if their disaster costs them their lives, heaven awaits them. The godly have no fear of what is to come. With eyes fixed on Jesus, they keep pressing on, not buckling underneath the circumstances of life. They know that whatever life throws at them, it will be worth it all when they see Jesus.

Is Jesus the anchor of your soul today?

About the Author:

Spending his formative years in Ft. Wayne, IN, Jim followed the love of his life to southeast Iowa where they married and have spent the majority of their lives. Jim has pastored several churches throughout his life and has worked many years in local factories to help support his family. The father of two married adult children and one son still at home, Jim is a first-time author.

C Through Marriage came into being through many years of pastoral and life experiences. The book first took on a life of its own over 20 years ago when I sought to address the much publicized moral failures of prominent leaders in the church. In the chapter on Chasity, I include the guideliness that I developed then to protect one’s self from such failures.

I am a firm believer in order to make sense out of life you have to use much common sense. We need to get back to the basics of what has worked for many, many generations. If is isn’t broke, why try to fix it? I strive to return to the basics of what really works in all my writings.

This site contains Third Party Advertising, using online behavioral tracking technology. Some of the links in the post above are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our readers.

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Prov. 10:21 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, while wise conduct is a pleasure to the wise.

Have you ever watched a fool having fun? They are everywhere. Take a few minutes and just watch with a critical eye those who are playing in sin. We know that those who live in sin are heading straight to hell. Do the things the fool does make much sense to do, knowing where it is getting them? How long does their sin give them the pleasure they are seeking? Is the fool ever satisfied with the momentary thrill they may get? Does sin ever make a person a better person? Who can ever say that sin has been good for their life, that it has given them a worthwhile purpose for living? Has doing wrong ever been worth dying for?

Everybody wants to have fun in life. It is our nature to do things that bring us a sense of pleasure. We feed on making our lives more enjoyable. We create many different ways to enjoy ourselves. There is nothing wrong with having fun in and of itself. It is good for the soul to break away from the normal routines of life once in a while and do something that brings us pleasure. But when fun leads us away from the Lord whom we profess to love, is it really fun after all? When we are plagued with guilt and shame is that really good for us? When we participate in things that honor Satan rather than God, is that what we should be doing? Do we really think that God is pleased with us when we seek fun by doing those things which are wrong, those things which allow sin to enter into our hearts and minds?

On the other hand, when we seek pleasure by doing things that do not harm our souls with sin, it is good. There are many wonderful and creative ways to have fun without entering into the sin world. God has provided a wonderful world for us to enjoy and explore. There are many opportunities for fellowship with other believers that do not involve sin. There are many different ways we can build up our souls and have fun doing it. We can simply get away for a while alone with God in His creation and rest our souls in Him. We don’t have to indulge in sin in order to thrill our souls. When we delight ourselves in the Lord and the things that satisfy the soul, it is not here today and gone tomorrow.

Don’t be foolish. Do not seek pleasure in the things that destroy. Do not let sin take root in you. Do not glorify sin in your heart. Wise are those who seek pleasure in the things that God approves of.

About the Author:

Spending his formative years in Ft. Wayne, IN, Jim followed the love of his life to southeast Iowa where they married and have spent the majority of their lives. Jim has pastored several churches throughout his life and has worked many years in local factories to help support his family. The father of two married adult children and one son still at home, Jim is a first-time author.

C Through Marriage came into being through many years of pastoral and life experiences. The book first took on a life of its own over 20 years ago when I sought to address the much publicized moral failures of prominent leaders in the church. In the chapter on Chasity, I include the guideliness that I developed then to protect one’s self from such failures.

I am a firm believer in order to make sense out of life you have to use much common sense. We need to get back to the basics of what has worked for many, many generations. If is isn’t broke, why try to fix it? I strive to return to the basics of what really works in all my writings.

This site contains Third Party Advertising, using online behavioral tracking technology. Some of the links in the post above are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our readers.

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Prov. 10:19 Don’t talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!

Some people just like to talk, maybe you are one of them. Some of us have no problem whatsoever finding things to talk about. It amazes me how freely some people talk to one another. I am not one who can just talk on and on about a wide variety of subjects. I run out of things to talk about. I tend to be able to talk well about things that really interest me, but struggle to find things to talk about off the top of my head.

It’s okay to be able to talk. In fact, it is essential for good fellowship. A good conversationalist makes for good company. But like just about everything else, too much of good thing is not good anymore. Some people talk to the point where they no longer are being heard. There are many reasons why some people dominate a conversation and I won’t get into that. But, one thing that does happen is that often a person begins to talk others down. They begin to say negative things and sit in judgment of others. They tend to talk about things they really don’t know much about. They spew wrong information. They tend to make themselves look good in comparison to others or at their expense. Too much talking often leads a person into sin.

It is much better to exercise discretion and shut off the flow. Wise are those who know when to shut up. The Lord gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. We learn a lot more by listening to others than we do by talking all the time.

The Lord tells us to wait before Him. We are to be still and know that the Lord is God. We tend to want to do all the talking when we go to the Lord instead of listening to what He has to say. We struggle to really know the will and mind of the Lord because we are too busy talking to hear His voice. The Lord has much to say to us and it is far more important and valuable than our thoughts. We need to rediscover the value of listening. When was the last time you were still long enough in the Lord’s presence to really know you heard His voice talking to you?

About the Author:

Spending his formative years in Ft. Wayne, IN, Jim followed the love of his life to southeast Iowa where they married and have spent the majority of their lives. Jim has pastored several churches throughout his life and has worked many years in local factories to help support his family. The father of two married adult children and one son still at home, Jim is a first-time author.

C Through Marriage came into being through many years of pastoral and life experiences. The book first took on a life of its own over 20 years ago when I sought to address the much publicized moral failures of prominent leaders in the church. In the chapter on Chasity, I include the guideliness that I developed then to protect one’s self from such failures.

I am a firm believer in order to make sense out of life you have to use much common sense. We need to get back to the basics of what has worked for many, many generations. If is isn’t broke, why try to fix it? I strive to return to the basics of what really works in all my writings.

This site contains Third Party Advertising, using online behavioral tracking technology. Some of the links in the post above are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we believe will add value to our readers.