Christ's Wilderness Experience. Part [2] 07/29/2021 (Morning thought)

Proverbs 23:20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

Persons who have drinking problems must avoid all venues where liquor is being served and consumed, because a tremendous gravitational pull would be exerted against such individuals. Again, South Beach on a Saturday night will be a poor choice for those who are struggling with porn, because the fires of lust will be kindled by scenes of nudity and flirting.

 And there are also intellectual temptations that are tailormade for deep thinkers. To enter, unbidden by God into debate with a known clairvoyant, or with a philosopher who is a known skeptic, infidel, or who is an avowed atheist or satanist, will open the door for devils to take control of our minds.

Such discourses are generally productive of evil, for we cannot win any argument with devils, since they are much more intelligent, and knowledgeable than we are. It will be much better for us to put our little tails between our legs, by avoiding such encounters, for the Bible warns Christians against getting into a debate that only fosters strife.

 2nd Timothy 2:23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strife. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!