Galatians 5:17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

We have ways in which we like to work and ways in which we like to play; these ways do not always line up with God’s ways!

Our ways are probably more in line with the desires that we have in our lives rather than the needs we have in our lives. If we allow those desires to have their way instead of our needs then we allow the worldly ways to come first.

God wants us to follow His ways which He teaches us through love and through the Holy Spirit as He guides us through His Word.

Allow God greater freedom in your life!

Titus 3:9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

How many times have you turned to various things like horoscopes, palm reading, looking back on family patterns, the position of the moon and the like?

So many of these things do directly affect our lives and can be proven to do so, but God is able to change people over and above these things!

God is in control and He can change your life more than any physical intervention can because He will change it from the inside and not the outside like these will.

Trust God more than you trust man!

Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

What would you do if you saw someone who said they worked for animal welfare beating a dog? I know that sounds a bit extreme but when we say we are Christians, we really should act like it!

Acting like a hooligan is not going to encourage people to become Christians. Acting like you don’t care about God is not going to win people!

God would like us to be good examples for Him so we can shine in this dark world, not hide in it!