Don't be a "sellout"...be true to your faith, be true to Christ!Today's Scripture:
It is worth nothing for them to have the whole world if they lose their souls.
Mark 8:36
Jesus predicted the hardships his followers would face as a result of his death. He tried to impress on his followers the irreplaceable value of knowing, for sure, for themselves, that Jesus is the Son of God.
Jesus was keenly aware of all the things that would tempt his followers to deny their belief in him.
They would confront ridicule and the fear of being tortured for their beliefs. They would grow tired of serving others. They would rationalize holding on to the things they wanted. They would risk destroying their relationship with God.
The term is selling out. When the stakes get too high or the pressure gets too great or the money gets big, the temptation to sell out is there. Selling out is deliberately putting aside your core values and beliefs in exchange for something that seems more desirable.
Selah people' and friends there are at least two common situations that will bait you into selling out. The first one occurs when you feel the pressure to fit in, blend in, and not stand out. No one likes being pegged as weird or different. The second involves money or fame. The desire for a chance at big money or a large amount of personal attention could cause you to set aside or reorder your priorities. In both situations you could be tempted to downplay your beliefs or even compromise them. Remember, there isn't one single thing in this world that would ever be worth sacrificing God's lifelong love for you.
Don't be a sellout. Don't trade the riches of God's kingdom for the cheap pleasures of earth. If you're thinking to yourself...Preacher, I've got time for that later or I'm not sure what you are saying is true I plead with you not to wait or hold out your commitment another day for we are not promised tomorrow. If you sellout today and the your time on earth comes to a close where will spend eternity? I'd love to know that you and I will see each other again in heaven.
"God's Peace I leave with you as you digest his word, share his Love for you with another as we grow in Christ."
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Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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