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It is bizarre to have complacency in reading and studying the word of God — especially when a commitment to Christ is a commitment to believe in things that go far beyond the surface of life. Sadly, the bulk of the non-reading Christian public are men, who buy only 25 percent of all Christian books. Men, to deny ourselves the wealth of the accumulated saints of the centuries is to consciously embrace spiritual anorexia.
Great Christian writing will magnify, dramatize, and illuminate life-giving wonders for us. Others have walked the paths we so want to tread. They have chronicled the pitfalls and posted warnings along the way. They have also given us descriptions of spiritual delights which will draw us onward and upward Men, you need to fill your mind with good stuff. I am not suggesting a manic spree (Certain Christians, for example George Will, are able to read two hefty books a week). But many of you would do well to commit to reading two or three good books this next year.
What amazing instruments reside in the three or four pounds between our ears, instruments with greater capacity than a thousand busy Nairobi City switchboards. The mind is greater than all the computers put together, for it can possess the mind of Christ and think God’s thoughts after Him, wear His heart, and do His works. What an eternal tragedy it is, then, to have this mind and have it redeemed, yet not have a Christian mind. We must protect our minds. We must refuse to allow our culture’s media to write our program.
We must say no to the wastelands that invade our homes. And we must make a conscious effort to submit to the Divine Programmer through reading His Word. There has got to be some holy sweat. “. . . train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:7, 8). Prayerfully commit yourself to reading and studying God’s Word. Further, read the great works of those who have gone before you. Prayerfully make your commitments now.
HALELUJAH : “For we have the MIND OF CHRIST JESUS.”
References:
The Living Bible
Discipline of a Godly Man( Book by Kent Hughes)
Evangelist Eric Musa:
(My message continuously: If you are not saved: Believe, accept, receive and confess Christ Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and be filled with the Holy Spirit, as it is written; “NOW is the acceptable time, TODAY is the day of SALVATION.- 2 Cor 6:2”. For prayers, devotion, and to support the ministry contact Evangelist on +254722157300 ( Email: EMEA.ericmusa@gmail.com). Remember, God Loves you and I unconditionally, perfectly and always: SHALOM
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